Disabling a key enzyme advances efforts to engineer crop plants with cyanobacteria-style photosynthesis for higher…
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.
HSE University researchers assessed the effectiveness of the T-cell immune response to 11 variants of…
Newly mapped corn genomes offer a clearer view into the crop’s genetic diversity, aiding breeding…
New DNA evidence uncovers a hidden ancestral group in southern China and redefines early human…
CRISPR-based PICASSO technology uses self-assembling protein-DNA chips to detect antibodies in blood. The technique could…
A new approach to modifying microbes’ metabolic processes will speed up production of innovative bio-based…
Arctic bacteria can naturally clean up oil spills, aided by nutrients and cold-adapted biodegradation. Marine…
Technique for editing bacterial genomes can record interactions between cells, may offer a way to…
Humans adapt through language and culture, passing down knowledge from one generation to the next.…
DNA from a century-old Xerces blue butterfly proves it was a distinct species. Its extinction from…
A team of scientists, including researchers from Queen Mary University of London, has discovered that…
New CRISPR-based FIND-IT test detects COVID-19 RNA in minutes without amplification, promising faster, simpler diagnostics.…
Scientists in Japan have created a way to freeze-dry mouse sperm on plastic sheets, making…
Stress hormones act on brain genes tied to mental illness, revealing mechanisms linking chronic stress…
Mapping lizard genetics in Sri Lanka guides habitat restoration and highlights global rainforest conservation needs.…
Researchers pinpointed genes expressed early in chondrocyte development as key influencers of human height, linking…
Better international sequencing efforts are needed to track and respond to new SARS-CoV-2 variants. The…
HEI10 protein clustering sets genetic crossover patterns, a discovery that could boost crop breeding and…