Researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich deciphered the cellular mechanisms through which…
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.
Detecting environmental DNA of invasive ant species in soil samples. Researchers have successfully detected the…
Thyroid hormones control clownfish stripe timing, with faster development in more toxic anemones due to…
Researchers at the Vienna BioCenter designed a testing protocol for SARS-CoV-2 that can process tens…
Scientists at IST Austria discover how a high-risk gene for developing autism spectrum disorder affects…
Researchers from IDC Herzliya and Bar-Ilan University develop a novel software tool to quantify potential…
Early Dispersal of Neolithic Domesticated Sheep Into the Heart of Central Asia Along the Tian…
The CRISPR-based gene editor, C-to-G Base Editor (CGBE), opens up treatment avenues for up to…
A study shows coffee habits may reflect heart health, with genetics steering caffeine intake to…
Two rare genetic events led to today’s perfect-flowered grapes. New DNA markers now let breeders…
A new study links Alzheimer’s microglial activity to the gene Hif1a, which regulates plaque uptake.…
The creeping vole’s baffling chromosome system may rewrite what we know about mammalian sex and…
New findings show connections between the ancient horse populations in North America, where horses evolved,…
Scientists examined DNA from mass grave of plague victims in Germany. While examining DNA from…
Study shows erosion of ant genome tied to loss of functional, behavioral and social traits…
Bearded dragon embryos become females either through sex chromosomes or hot temperatures. Ancient cellular processes…
Genetic variants in the ABO gene and others increase COVID-19 risk, revealing causal links and…
Biologists have discovered the gene controlling the mating preference of male European corn borer moths…