The Tbx1 gene influences brain volume and social behavior in autism and schizophrenia, with its…
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.
SFU professor Chelsey Geralda Armstrong’s research on beaked hazelnut DNA reveals Indigenous peoples in British…
Genetic variations in the SI gene influence sucrose consumption and preference, with the potential for…
Scientists identified early genetic mutations in healthy women’s breast cells that may lead to breast…
A study on Lepraria lichens found they possess genes for sexual reproduction despite being thought…
A Finnish-led research initiative is revolutionizing species identification with DNA technologies to efficiently describe thousands…
A new gut cell atlas, comprising data from 1.6 million cells, offers unprecedented insights into…
Using an innovative approach, EMBL scientists uncovered key interactions between molecular machines, potentially opening new…
A recent study investigates the relationship between exercise and the expression of MYC in skeletal…
New research challenges the notion that tumors operate as ‘two-speed’ entities. Scientists from the University…
Researchers reveal the complexities and limitations of forensic DNA analysis, especially when dealing with DNA…
New research from the Human Cell Atlas offers insights into cell development, disease mechanisms, and…
Research led by Stanford Medicine has discovered that mutations in a protein-folding complex are linked…
Using silencer-seq, the Stark lab identified 800+ silencers and the transcription factor Saft in fruit…
Researchers have developed a pioneering technique to profile gene activity in the living human brain.…
A genome study reveals no genetic ties between Armenians and the Balkans, disproving long-held ancestry…
Denisovans interbred with early humans multiple times, leaving genes that helped modern humans adapt to…
Viking men from across Scandinavia were the first settlers of the Faroe Islands, geneticists reveal.…