MIT research finds genome loops don’t last long in cells; theories of how loops control…
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.
Researchers track the cellular migration of developing fetal brains for the first time by backtracking…
Discovery from soil bacterium could lead to potent new cancer treatments, showcasing the therapeutic potential…
While many people around the world just finished unwrapping their Easter eggs, scientists have solved…
The full, uninterrupted sequence of the human genome has been achieved by the T2T consortium,…
Like humans, bacteria have various immune systems to defend against pathogens such as viruses. These…
The MIT biologist Yukiko Yamashita’s research has shed light on the immortality of germline cells…
A new study suggests that some heavy smokers may be naturally protected from lung cancer…
A fully completed human genome, developed by the T2T consortium, improves DNA sequencing accuracy by…
Ancient human remains in Bulgaria revealed genetic ties to East Asians. A study suggests that…
Breakthrough techniques in living cells upend field. Two studies provide a radically new picture of…
Gene-Based Risk Score Predicts Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes A new study confirmed a…
Repetitive DNA sequences around centromere show history of human genetic variation. Scientists lied a little…
Parts of the human genome now available to study for the first time are important…
CAMH-led clinical trial provides further evidence for widespread use of pharmacogenetic testing in prescribing anti-depressants.…
Study shows that duplicated genes can complicate crop gene editing, leading to unpredictable outcomes, as…
Researchers at InBio (formerly Indoor Biotechnologies), a biotech company in Virginia, report progress en route…
A brain imaging study of young people at high risk of developing bipolar disorder has…