Y Not? The Full Story Behind Sequencing Humanity’s Most Elusive Chromosome
The Telomere-to-Telomere consortium has fully sequenced the Y chromosome, uncovering 41 new genes and adding 30 million new bases to the human genome. This breakthrough…
Genomics News
Genomics is a field of biology centered on mapping, understanding, and editing genomes. Recent breakthroughs in genomics have increased our understanding of hereditary diseases like diabetes, cancer, and lymphoma as well as assisted in work done in evolutionary biology and ecology. Read more about genomics at SciTechDaily.com.
Decoding the Bronze Age: Scientists Unravel the Secrets of an Ancient Family System
32 people from a burial ground in the southern Ural region show close kinship relations – only the women came from other areas. Scientists have…
Iceman’s Genome Reanalyzed: Ötzi Had Dark Skin, Dark Eyes, and a Balding Head
The latest research on the Neolithic Tyrolean Iceman, Ötzi, reveals surprising information about his appearance and ancestry. Contrary to previous beliefs, Ötzi had dark skin,…
Discovering the Genetic Secrets of Immunity – Scientists Are Bringing Extinct Molecules Back to Life
Researchers have delved into molecular “de-extinction,” studying ancient genomes for potential antibiotics. Their work unearthed antimicrobial molecules from Neanderthals and Denisovans, challenging traditional notions of…
Solving the Mystery of Long-Lasting Cancer Treatment – Scientists Reveal New Insights
Researchers from UCL, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have unveiled findings that shed light on why certain children experience extended remission…
Unlocking the Iceman: Advanced Genetic Analysis of “Ötzi” Reveals Surprising Ancestral Roots and Appearance
Scientists used advanced sequencing technology to analyze Ötzi’s genome to obtain a more accurate picture of the Iceman’s appearance and genetic origins. Ötzi’s genome was…
Outside the Kidney – New Study Uncovers Unexpected Source of Common Kidney Disease
A recent study by Columbia University researchers suggests that the cause of a common kidney disease might not be in the kidney itself. This research…
Global Genomes: Scientists Rewrite the Story of Human Genetics
University of Washington School of Medicine researchers played key roles in several aspects of a new genomic reference collection representing greater human population diversity. UW…
Innovative Approach Successfully Traces Genomic Variants to Genetic Disorders
NIH study shows genotype-first approach uncovers new links to genetic conditions. National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have published an assessment of 13 studies that…
Mammalian Evolution: A Genetic Time Capsule Revealing the Origins of Human Diseases
A team of scientists has created a new manual researchers can use to learn more about the origins of human diseases with high genetic risk….
Illuminating Genetic Dark Matter: How “Junk DNA” Influences Blood Pressure
SickKids scientists assign function to the non-coding genome and shine a light on the genetics of hypertension. Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)…
Genetic Jigsaw: Piecing Together the Human Pangenome
Dr. Eimear Kenny, a renowned professor of Medicine, Genetics, and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has made substantial contributions…
The Dawn of Diversity: Release of the New Human Pangenome Reference
More complete and sophisticated collection of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity. Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences…
NPR-8: The Protein That Could Extend Human Lifespan in a Warming World
For a long time, scientists have observed that many creatures tend to have lengthier lifespans in cooler environments compared to warmer ones. Recent studies on…
USC Researchers Zoom Into the Human Genome With Unprecedented Resolution
Base pairs of DNA that play a vital role in human disease have been identified by a researcher from USC. Dr. Steven Gazal, an assistant…
The Pangenome Breakthrough: A Crystal Clear Image of Human Genomic Diversity
In a major advance, scientists have assembled genomic sequences of 47 people from diverse backgrounds to create a pangenome, which offers a more accurate representation…
The “Long Read” for Cancer: A New, Broader Genomic View
Researchers seeking to gain deeper insights into the relationship between DNA mutations and cancer through genomics sequencing utilized a long-read approach to obtain a more…
Cancer Breakthrough: How Genome Doubling Helps Cancer Develop
A single cell holds 2-3 meters of DNA, necessitating a compact storage method. This is achieved through chromatin, a complex formed by DNA coiled around…
