Tagging and illuminating only the inhibitory “brake” cells (green) in human brain tissue is just one of many things the new tool from Duke University,…
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The study also identified a new prostate cancer taxonomy. Two groundbreaking studies recently published in the journals Nature and Genome Medicine found genetic signatures that explain ethnic…
Newly sequenced ancient DNA from more than 700 individuals reveals a comprehensive genomic history of the so-called “Southern Arc,” a region spanning southeastern Europe and…
New research may explain why some people with COVID-19 only experience minor, flu-like symptoms and others have severe disease that can result in death. It…
Using genetics to keep cadmium out of rice. The duplication of a transporter gene reduces toxic cadmium accumulation in rice without harming quality or yield,…
The flawed method has been used in hundreds of thousands of studies. A new study reveals flaws in a common analytical method within population genetics.…
Researchers have discovered a new structure of telomeric DNA, which could be key to living longer. Researchers have discovered a new structure of telomeric DNADNA,…
Scientists discovered a gene that plays an important role in reducing depression, fear, and anxiety. By combining neuroscience with molecular biology, scientists have discovered that…
According to a new meta-analysis, gene variants associated with a person’s blood type may be linked to their risk of early stroke. According to a…
Scientists have solved the century-old mystery of a supergene that causes efficient cross-pollination in flowers. The Long and Short of a Supergene for Efficient Pollination…
The researchers believe that they can exploit this new physics law and find the probability of mutations before they take place. A University of Portsmouth…
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability caused by brain differences. Columbia researchers identify 60 new autism genes. A recent study conducted by Columbia University researchers…
Main view of the Bronze Age Karashamb Necropolis. The study includes 26 individuals from the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages of this site. Credit:…
The researchers believe that the woman’s brain could provide important information about treating dementia. A mutation known as APOE3 Christchurch appears to have protected the…
Photographic examples of look-alike pairs (LALs) used in this study. Credit: François Brunelle A collection of photos of genetically unrelated lookalikes, along with DNADNA, or…
Synonymous mutations have long been thought to have relatively no impact. A new study finds that most “silent” mutations are harmful rather than neutral. Marshall…
Depression is a widespread and serious medical condition that has a negative impact on how you feel, think, and behave. Positive results from a study…
The newly discovered gene, called MGMT, raises a woman’s chance of developing Alzheimer’s. New gene for female Alzheimer’s disease discovered. More than 5.8 million people in the…
A person who has reached 100 years old is referred to as a centenarian. Centenarians’ offspring have genetic expression patterns similar to centenarians and are…
Recent research analyzes mathematical models created to deduce conclusions about how evolution works at the level of populations of organisms. A study examines the benefits and…