Utilizing the computational capabilities of the Roar supercomputer, a new study details how a Hox…
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.
Advances in genome sequencing, particularly through the Sequel IIe platform, are enhancing the Earth BioGenome…
A new study, published on December 22, 2021, in the journal Nature, has provided the…
DNAzymes are precision biocatalysts that destroy unwanted RNA molecules. However, major obstacles to their use…
New technique means head lice can provide clues about ancient people and migration. Human DNA…
Ancient human and animal DNA can remain stably localized in sediments, preserved in microscopic fragments…
Scientists found that fetuses use IGF2 to signal the placenta to grow more blood vessels,…
A CRISPR-based gene editing technique called twin prime editing could be a new and safer…
Ancient DNA reveals the world’s oldest family tree in a Neolithic tomb. Analysis of ancient…
Researchers have boosted the efficiency of prime editing, a highly versatile CRISPR-based gene editing technology,…
Viruses mutate each time they replicate, and for RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2, mutations are especially…
Discovery could lead to new treatment in kids with autism and epilepsy. Calming brain protein…
Second pig kidney transplant at NYU shows promise for solving organ shortages. Less than two…
UNIGE Scientists have discovered how the absence of a genetic switch can lead to malformations…
Two new methods allow CRISPR editing of genes in multiple cell types simultaneously. To date,…
Faulty CSB proteins fail to bind DNA loops, offering clues to Cockayne Syndrome. A special…
Root fungi can help or harm plants—depending on genes that control how aggressively they invade…
Yukon permafrost DNA reveals mammoths and horses lasted until 5,000 years ago, reshaping extinction timelines…