A New Genetic Eye Disease Has Been Discovered
A new type of macular dystrophy, which is a cause of central vision loss, has been discovered through genetic and clinical research. A new disease that damages…
Genetics News
Disproving a 60-Year-Old Hypothesis: Most “Silent” Mutations Are Actually Harmful
A new study finds that most “silent” mutations are harmful rather than neutral. Marshall Nirenberg, a University of Michigan alumni, and a small group of…
A Genetic Mystery: Evolutionary Relationships of Two Groups of Ancient Invertebrates Finally Revealed
Research suggests that the Kamptozoa and Bryozoa phyla split sooner than previously believed. Kamptozoa and Bryozoa are two phyla of small aquatic invertebrates. They are…
Genetic Testing Could Help People Suffering From Depression
Positive results from a study on precise medication dosing. According to a recent research conducted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, pharmacogenomic testing may assist…
Why Is Alzheimer’s More Common in Women? New Discovery Brings Scientists Closer to an Answer
New gene for female Alzheimer’s disease discovered. More than 5.8 million people in the United States are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most prevalent…
Offspring of Centenarians Have Genetic Advantages
Centenarians’ offspring have genetic expression patterns similar to centenarians and are less frail. Children of centenarians have a unique genetic profile that may account for…
The Pitfalls of Evolutionary Genomics
A study examines the benefits and drawbacks of evolutionary genomics. Claudius Ptolemy, an astronomer and mathematician from Alexandria in the second century, had a lofty…
Should We Slaughter Half of the Wolves in Sweden?
Scientists Say No Recently, the Swedish Parliament announced its intention to severely cut the number of wolves in Sweden, from 400 to 200. Now, scientists…
Molecular Mechanism Discovered That Confers Special Physical Properties to Chromosomes in Dividing Human Cells
How the genome is packed into chromosomes that can be faithfully moved during cell division. Scientists discovered a molecular mechanism that confers special physical properties…
Your Genes Can Determine How Well You Dance
Researchers discover a genetic link between people’s ability to move to the rhythm of music. Since moving in time to musical rhythm is so effortless,…
How Did Electric Eels Become Electric?
Researchers have discovered how electric fish acquired electric organs. Electric fish, like the electric eel, can distinguish other electric fish by species, sex, and even…
New MIT Computer Model Helps Identify Mutations That Drive Cancer
The system rapidly scans the genome of cancer cells and could help scientists find targets for new drugs. Cancer cells can have thousands of DNA…
Scientific Trial Proves Diet Supplement Can Prevent Hereditary Cancer
Could a banana a day keep the cancer doc away? A major preventive effect from resistant starch on a wide range of cancers has been…
Curing Debilitating Genetic Diseases: “Soft” CRISPR May Offer a New Fix for Genetic Defects
Targeted repairs with ‘nicks’ of single DNA strands provide the foundation for novel disease therapies. One of the great challenges of modern medicine is curing…
“Selfish Genetic Elements” – Supergene Wreaks Havoc in a Genome
Biologists from University of Rochester used population genomics to study a selfish ‘supergene’ that skews genetic inheritance. “Selfish genetic elements” litter the human genome. They…
Scientists Discover a New Horrifying Genetic Disease
A new genetic disease slows down children’s brain development. A new genetic disease that causes some children’s brains to grow abnormally and postpone intellectual development…
Gene Regulation Might Be the Key to a Longer Lifespan
Researchers from the University of Rochester who are interested in longevity genetics propose new targets to fight aging and age-related disorders. Mammals that age at vastly…
Yale Scientists Zero In on Genetic Causes of Parkinson’s Disease
Although the development of Parkinson’s disease has been closely linked to variants of at least 20 different genes, scientists are still investigating exactly how they…
