UPDATE Long-Term Follow-up in Babies Born with ‘Bubble Boy Disease’ Still Seem Cured
6 of the children treated for SCID living their best lives – credit, UCLA, supplied by the parents…
DNA looping regulates transcription | Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology
Each of our cells usually has about 2 m (6 feet) of genomic DNA, which needs to be…
Gene That Controls How Sensitive You Are to Alcohol Discovered
Summary: Researchers have discovered that a gene called CHRNA3 plays a key role in determining alcohol sensitivity, helping…
Gene Editing Reverses Age-Related Memory Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified molecular mechanisms behind age-related memory decline — and shown they can be reversed. Two…
How a Simple DNA Switch Enables Tropical Butterflies to Change Wing
In a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the intricate mechanisms of evolutionary adaptation, researchers at the…
Neanderthals could be brought back within 20 years — but is it a good idea?
When scientists sequenced the Neanderthal genome in 2010, they learned that Neanderthals interbred with human ancestors before mysteriously…
The MyCancerGene study: a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomized study comparing a patient-centered digital genetic health portal to usual care after receipt of cancer genetic testing | BMC Cancer
Robson ME, Storm CD, Weitzel J, Wollins DS, Offit K. American society of clinical oncology policy statement update:…
Fasting may help pass longevity advantage to future generations, study finds
The secret to a longer life lies not just in what we eat, but maybe in when we…
“We’re turning to modern berry genetics to fill supply gaps in India”
In a country where the fruit market is valued at over USD 100 billion, conversations around quality,…
Planasa to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds for genetics expansion
Planasa, a company specialising in…
Planasa to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds for genetics expansion
Planasa, a company specialising in…
Genetic Study Reveals True Origins of London Underground Mosquito | Ukraine news
A new genetic study dispels the myth of the ‘London Underground mosquito,’ pointing to an older origin of…