Researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered a surprising mechanism that plants use to regulate…
Browsing: Genetics
Genetics is the branch of biology that studies genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. It explores how DNA encodes the instructions for life, influencing traits, evolution, and susceptibility to disease. From understanding the structure of the genome to mapping gene expression and editing with technologies like CRISPR, genetics underpins modern medicine, biotechnology, and evolutionary biology. Research in this field reveals how genetic mutations cause disorders, how genes interact with the environment, and how inherited information drives diversity across species. As sequencing and computational tools advance, genetics continues to transform our understanding of biology, health, and human identity.
The Atlas blue butterfly, with a record-breaking 229 pairs of chromosomes, is helping scientists unravel…
“Junk DNA” may hold the key to treating tough cancers. Existing drugs exploit weaknesses in…
An international team of researchers led by Duke-NUS has identified rare mutations in the SPNS1…
Researchers have found that nearly three-quarters of the population carry newly identified genetic elements called…
Scientists confirmed genetic continuity in Leonardo da Vinci’s male descendants. Work is underway to compare…
MiR-93 promotes fatty liver disease, but vitamin B3 can counteract its effects. This discovery suggests…
The findings challenge long-standing assumptions about therapy-related cancers. They also highlight how drug actions can…
Genomic studies show Papua New Guineans are closely related to Asians, shaped by isolation, adaptation,…
Sweet potato DNA decoded, revealing hybrid ancestry. Discovery aids future breeding and resilience. The sweet…
A newly discovered Denisovan gene, hidden within human DNA, may have helped the first Americans…
Scientists have finally cracked one of the strangest mysteries in reptile biology: how bearded dragons…
A large-scale study found that following a Mediterranean-style diet significantly reduces the risk of dementia,…
Some people carry a rare mutation that makes them resistant to viruses. Now scientists have…
Great white sharks hold a baffling genetic puzzle: uniform nuclear DNA but divided mitochondrial DNA…
Australian scientists have uncovered a powerful new way to slow the growth of some of…
Scientists have identified a breakdown in cholesterol transport to neurons in Alzheimer’s disease, a defect…
A Neanderthal AMPD1 variant still present in some Europeans lowers muscle efficiency and may hinder…