Animal Scientists Develop Climate-Smart Cows That Produce 20x More Milk
A team of animal scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to deliver a potential game changer for subsistence farmers in Tanzania: cows that produce…
Genetics News
Ancient Denisovan DNA Could Be Increasing Modern Humans’ Risk of Mental Health Disorders Like Depression
The research indicates that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified an evolutionary advantage in our ancestors’ adaptation to the cold….
Bats vs. Cancer: Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of Nature’s Supermammals
Recent research reveals bats’ rapid evolution could be the reason for their unique resistance to infections and cancer. By sequencing bat genomes and comparing them…
Genomic Surveillance: New Weapon Against the Rise of Deadly “Superbugs”
Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly ‘superbugs’. Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect…
Genetic Plot Twist: New Discovery Challenges Our Understanding of Skin Tone and Ancestry
The discovery could have implications for the prevention of certain skin cancers A team of Penn State geneticists is pursuing the answers to an age-old…
Redefining Gene Therapy: CRISPR’s Innovative “Find-and-Replace” Genome Editing
Bar-Ilan University researchers advance gene therapy for genetic disorders like SCIDs using a refined CRISPR-Cas9 technique, named GE x HDR 2.0. Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCIDs)…
Scientists Uncover Genetic Secrets of Butternuts
An international collaboration reveals the genetic secrets of endangered species, from trees to cockatoos to deep-sea corals. Butternuts are soft and oily, with a light…
Migraine Mysteries Unveiled: New Genetic Pathways and Treatment Avenues
A new study of migraine reveals new biological pathways for treatment. A large international study led by deCODE Genetics on the genetics of migraine provides…
First Single-Cell “Atlas” of the Human Brain Reveals Inner Workings an Unprecedented Level
More than 4 million cells profiled to make largest atlas to date to help explore the evolution of the human brain and new targets for…
Busting Myths: Scientists Settle a Long-Standing Debate About Cicadas
Analysis of Brood X cicadas’ gut contents finds plant DNA, settling long-standing scientific debate. Every so often, cicadas emerge above ground and blanket the earth…
Bats to the Rescue: Unraveling Immunity Secrets Against Viruses and Cancer
Scientists from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have discovered that bats’ unique genes give them a robust immune system, protecting them from harmful viruses and…
Genetic Thieves: New Research Reveals How Parasites Hijack Host Behavior With Stolen DNA
A team led by Tappei Mishina at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) has discovered that parasites manipulate their hosts using stolen genes…
Prescribing Danger? New Study Shows That a Common Heart Attack Medication Is Failing Many
Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed medication for preventing subsequent heart attacks after the first occurrence. For it to work effectively, it must be activated within the…
Decoding Humanity: The 3,000+ Brain Cell Types Revealing Our Secrets
You have 3,000+ different kinds of brain cells, and more insights from the largest human brain cell atlases created to date. Scientists have just unveiled…
Mapping the Mind: Decoding Neuropsychiatric Disorders With the Human Brain Cell Atlas
Researchers map gene switches and brain cell types associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and major depression. In a large, multi-institutional effort led by…
Decoding the Human Brain: Detailed Cell Maps Pave Way for Next-Gen Therapies
Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for a new generation of treatments. A group of international scientists have mapped the genetic, cellular, and…
Genetic Variations & Vegetarian Vibes: Unpacking the DNA Diet Connection
A study of more than 330,000 genomes indicates 34 genes potentially involved in vegetarianism. Certain variations in genes involved in lipid metabolism and brain function…
Cold Case Solved: Raynaud’s Mystery Solved With New Genetic Findings
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin…