Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
Hippos Lived in Central Europe around 40,000 Years Ago, New Study Suggests
A small, isolated population of common hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) was present in the Upper Rhine Graben in southwestern…
Fathers can pass on benefits of exercise to children, Chinese study suggests
Chinese scientists have found that the benefits of exercise can be inherited across generations, with a father’s level…
Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing…
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to run genetic testing study for babies
More than 600 expectant parents have signed up to a study at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,…
For high cholesterol, don’t blame genetics. Delhi cardiologist advises 3 immediate but simple changes to slash heart risk
Think high cholesterol is just in your genes? Think again. Delhi cardiologist Dr Shailesh Singh is calling out…
New drug combination could delay the progression of advanced prostate cancer
A new drug combination could significantly delay the progression of a life-threatening form of prostate cancer in men…
Bridge Recombinase Platform Enables Megabase-Scale Human Genome Rearrangements
For decades, gene-editing science has been limited to making small, precise edits to human DNA, akin to correcting…
Can China’s new tech crack Einstein’s brain? Scientists hope to give it a try
Could the secrets of Albert Einstein’s brain – preserved since his death in 1955 – be unlocked by…
Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ
An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling…
Culture could be reshaping human evolution right now
Forget survival of the fittest, think survival of the most adaptable culture. A bold new theory from researchers…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…