Team diagnoses Mila the orangutan with rare genetic disease
A team has solved a years-long mystery mystery with the diagnosis of a rare genetic disease in a Sumatran orangutan.
With inactivated gene, mice age faster but live longer
A gene called Myc is an important driver of cancer in both mice and humans. It also plays a role in aging, research shows.
Team pinpoints genes that shape our skeletons
New findings pinpoint the genes that shape our skeletons, from the width of our shoulders to the length of our legs.
Foxtail millet genome holds clues to better crops
A large-scale genomic analysis of foxtail millet, clarifies the genetic basis for key agricultural traits.
Foxtail millet genome holds clues to better crops
A large-scale genomic analysis of foxtail millet, clarifies the genetic basis for key agricultural traits.
‘Map’ of French Canadian population uses genes and genealogy
New research shows that the genetic structure of the French Canadian population was encoded within its genealogy.
Unique genetic risk for Alzheimer’s for Ashkenazi Jews
Researchers have identified several new genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease unique to Ashkenazi Jews.
Unique genetic risk for Alzheimer’s for Ashkenazi Jews
Researchers have identified several new genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease unique to Ashkenazi Jews.
Could genetic risk info discourage drinking?
Genetic risk information could one day enhance prevention and treatment of substance use, including alcohol use disorder, say researchers.
FDA: People can eat these gene-edited pigs
The United States Food and Drug Administration has authorized gene-edited pigs entrance into the food chain for human consumption.