Pacbio’s Puretarget simplifies carrier screening
Up to 71% of people carry at least one pathogenic variant that could contribute to development of a…
ICRISAT unlocks genetic blueprint to shield groundnuts from Stem Rot
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has announced a breakthrough in groundnut genomics, mapping…
MyHeritage DNA Tests: Unlock your family history and trace your ancestry with a simple test
Then there’s Wanda, who went looking for her biological father. It was only after DNA testing that she…
This tiny butterfly has the most chromosomes of any animal on Earth
The Atlas blue butterfly, also known as Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed as having the highest number…
Amino Acid Gene Variants Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk
Recent advances in the field of genetics have highlighted the intricate connections between our genetic makeup and the…
Hidden genetic risk could delay diabetes diagnosis for Black and Asian men
A common but often undiagnosed genetic condition may be causing delays in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and increasing…
Aligning Male and Female GWAS Reveals Genetic Insights
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled new insights into the genetic underpinnings of…
ReCode Therapeutics Announces Over $29 Million in Additional Financing to Advance Genetic Medicines Pipeline and Provides Corporate Update
– Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides $3 million in new funding to accelerate development of inhaled mRNA therapy for…
Podcast: Listener Q&A—Genetics and Heart Disease; The Problem With ‘Fragmented’ Medicine
It’s time for another round of listener Q&A. Join us as we tackle audience questions about the genetic…
Scientists find way to fertilise eggs made from genetic material of skin cells
Ying Cheong, a professor of reproductive medicine and honorary consultant in reproductive medicine and surgery at the University…
Blueberry breeding shifts to genomics and biotechnology
The blueberry industry is moving into a new phase in which competition is not limited to orchards…
Health Insurers Offer DNA Tests for Drug Response
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your…