Genetics

Pathogenic UNC13A variants cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome by impairing synaptic function

October 22, 2025

Institute of Medical Genetics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Reza Asadollahi, Paranchai Boonsawat, Dennis Kraemer & Anita Rauch Faculty of Engineering and…

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Cholesterol and Dementia Links in Genetic Meta-Analysis

October 22, 2025

NEW cholesterol and dementia research reveals promising reductions in dementia risk through specific cholesterol-lowering drug targets. A large-scale…

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October 22, 2025

Recent advancements in genomics have shed light on the fascinating world of aquaculture, particularly in understanding the genetic…

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October 22, 2025

Around 50,000 years ago, modern humans walked into lands already claimed by Neanderthals. Both groups hunted, crafted tools,…

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Two headshots side by side. On the left is Dr. Cindy Im, on the right is Dr. Logan Spector.

October 22, 2025

A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified genetic factors that…

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Woman loses her dog to cancer and then receives DNA results that leave her stunned

October 22, 2025

Gwen passed away last year from cancer. Since then, her owner, Valerie, has treasured every memory of this…

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Scientists Reveal How Jumping Genes Move in DNA

October 22, 2025

Long Interspersed Nuclear Element-1 (LINE-1 or L1) is the only active, self-copying genetic element in the human genome—comprising…

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Ants Use a Genetic 'Bulldozer' to Achieve a Hyper-Specific Sense of Smell

October 22, 2025

Video: Ants that lack antennae and cannot smell fighting their nestmates. Video credit: Ching-Han Lee, Olena Kolumba, Heeseung Yang…

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Natural Japanese and Taiwanese hinoki cypresses genetically differentiated 1 million years ago

October 22, 2025

image: Needle and cone of hinoki cypress, Chamaecyparis obtus view more Credit: University of Tsukuba Tsukuba, Japan—Hinoki cypress…

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Study helps to understand the role of genetics in the body weight

October 22, 2025

image: Illustrative photo view more Credit: University of Tartu, Institute of Genomics Estonia’s obesity rate has been steadily…

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Dr. Juan Fortea discusses his groundbreaking research redefining APOE4 homozygosity as a genetic cause of Alzheimer's and his upcoming webinar

October 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — APOE4 Alzheimer’s Alliance Board Member Perry S. Chen discusses Dr. Fortea’s groundbreaking…

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October 22, 2025

A new method for building growth charts for children with rare diseases is being integrated into DECIPHER to…

Pathogenic UNC13A variants cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome by impairing synaptic function

Cholesterol and Dementia Links in Genetic Meta-Analysis

Selection Signatures Identified in Domesticated Mandarin Fish

One tiny gene change may have ended the Neanderthals

University of Minnesota study uncovers new genetic factors in childhood leukemia

Woman loses her dog to cancer and then receives DNA results that leave her stunned

Scientists Reveal How Jumping Genes Move in DNA

Ants Use a Genetic ‘Bulldozer’ to Achieve a Hyper-Specific Sense of Smell

Natural Japanese and Taiwanese hinoki cypresses genetically differentiated 1 million years ago

Study helps to understand the role of genetics in the body weight

Dr. Juan Fortea discusses his groundbreaking research redefining APOE4 homozygosity as a genetic cause of Alzheimer’s and his upcoming webinar

New Growth Charts for Rare Genetic Conditions Unveiled