Second pig kidney transplant at NYU shows promise for solving organ shortages. Less than two…
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.
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…
Researchers have found where and how mRNA arrives in a cell to modify or deliver…
Researchers have combined CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing with sonodynamic therapy to overcome cancer cells’ natural antioxidant…
An international consortium of scientists dissects the shared genetic architecture of suicide attempts, psychiatric disorders,…
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, in collaboration with University of Kent, have used gene…
A new study finds the clusters form small, stable droplets and may give the genome…
New LJI research shows how a range of critical immune cells respond to SARS-CoV-2. New…
Sudden burst of evolution 66 million years ago expanded snake diets and put vertebrates on…
In an unprecedented atlas, researchers begin to map how genes are turned on or off…
Scientists mapped gene regulation and RNA profiles across the mouse brain, creating a detailed atlas…
Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, scientists develop and study gene-edited barley that resists pre-harvest sprouting. After a…
Unusual clusters on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots” that activate gene transcription, allowing neurons to produce…
An international study of more than 50,000 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has revealed…