The genetic mystery of why some people develop autism
These gene variants exist throughout the population of both neurotypical and neurodivergent people, and the individual contribution of…
New SDR-Seq Tool Links DNA Variants to Disease
Scientists have long suspected connections between heredity and disease, dating back to Hippocrates, who observed certain diseases ‘ran…
How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked
By uncovering life-altering genetic conditions before symptoms appear, genomic screening could redefine newborn care if health systems can…
NHS to screen newborns in England for rare genetic disorder
Hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1) affects around one in seven babies a year in the UK. It prevents…
Las Cruces medical center introduces genetic testing to boost cancer prevention efforts
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces is introducing a new genetic testing tool…
NHS to screen newborns in England for rare genetic disorder
Dr Harrison Carter, NHS director of vaccination and screening, said: “Being able to screen for tyrosinaemia will help…
Human evolution and genes: culture rewrites science
For years, science was certain: genes determine who a person is. The latest report by American researchers overturns…
Preclinical study identifies genetic misfire in lupus
Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw2568 Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified a “molecular switch” on a gene strongly associated…
Study reveals gene boundaries are dynamic, not fixed
Transcription elongation rates drive the positional coordination of mRNA initiation and termination. Credit: Science (2025). DOI: 10.1126/science.ado8279 Molecular…
Broadening the baseline | Laboratory News
As the technology underpinning genome studies continues to improve, an over-reliance on Eurocentric datasets holds research back, asserts…
New method can create reliable growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders
Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders – giving healthcare professionals and families clearer guidance on how…
New method brings growth charts to children with rare genetic condition
Credit: Lucy Anwar Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders—giving health care professionals and families clearer guidance…