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Boost in infant genetics research could change lives, say researchers
Investment in research into genetics could dramatically improve educational policies and understanding of parenting in ways that could help all... Read more
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Study addresses a long-standing diversity bias in human genetics
Most research in human genetics has historically focused on people of European ancestries—a long-standing bias that may limit the accuracy... Read more
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Team explores strategies for correcting mutations that cause stroke
Cerebral autosomal recessive arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CARASIL) is a rare, severe, and deadly genetic disorder characterized by... Read more
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Study reveals secrets of energy metabolism, promising better blood transfusions
Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have uncovered insights into how red blood cells function and survive... Read more
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How a gene for obesity affects the brain
Obesity is a complicated condition, caused by a combination of genetics, the food environment, behavior, and other factors. For millennia,... Read more
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Tell-tale gene affects success of drug used to treat chronic pain, study finds
Women who carry a particular form of a pain gene are more likely to respond well to a common medication... Read more
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Study identifies epigenetic 'switches' that regulate the developmental trajectories of single cells
Individual cells in the human body develop progressively over time, ultimately becoming specialized in specific functions. This process, known as... Read more
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Researchers identify new mutation in gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Researchers have identified a new mutation in the ARPP21 gene that could be the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),... Read more
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Vegetarian diet benefits aren't one-size-fits-all, says study
When it comes to determining whether a vegetarian diet is right for you, genetics are an important part of the... Read more
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Macaque study provides insights for future clinical diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma
A study, titled "Single-cell transcriptomic Atlas of aging macaque ocular outflow tissues" appearing in Protein & Cell, delves into the... Read more
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Discovery of gene linked to neurodevelopmental disorders offers hope for future treatments
A global collaboration involving University of Manchester scientists has discovered a gene whose variants potentially cause neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in... Read more
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Charting an equitable future for DNA and ancient DNA research in Africa
Today, the American Journal of Human Genetics published a perspective piece on the need for an equitable and inclusive future... Read more
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Uncovering late-onset combined immune deficiency in chromosome 18q deletion syndrome
Chromosome 18q deletion (18q del) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, affecting approximately 1 in 40,000 to 55,000 individuals, caused... Read more
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Understanding the roots of chronic pain—research suggests new target for analgesics
A team of researchers led by Oscar Sánchez-Carranza in Professor Gary Lewin's lab at the Max Delbrück Center have identified... Read more
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Fossils of ancient chromosomes make it possible to assemble the genomes of extinct species
A team led by scientists from Baylor College of Medicine, University of Copenhagen, and Center Nacional d'Anàlisi Genòmica and Center... Read more