Hares, turtles, and the race to unravel genetic diversity
If you thought the only way to solve a puzzle was by looking at a picture of its Continue reading “Hares, turtles, and the race to unravel genetic diversity” » More...
8 new susceptibility loci for eczema identified
In a new study, researchers have identified 8 new loci associated Continue reading “8 new susceptibility loci for eczema identified” » More...
Researchers explain the genetics of HIV-1 resistance
Drug resistance is a major problem when treating infections. Continue reading “Researchers explain the genetics of HIV-1 resistance” » More...
Backache? Blame your genes
If you suffer chronic lower backache, then blame your genes, not the lumbar disc generation (LDD) that has long been Continue reading “Backache? Blame your genes” » More...
Too much protein HUWE1 causes intellectual disability
2 to 3 % of the children are born with an intellectual disability. Continue reading “Too much protein HUWE1 causes intellectual disability” » More...
CYCLOPS genes may serve as Achilles’ heel for cancer
Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have discovered an entirely new class of genes that may serve as an Achilles Continue reading “CYCLOPS genes may serve More...
Genetically engineered bacteria `kills malaria parasite`
Researchers have genetically modified a bacterium commonly found in the mosquito’s midgut and found that the parasite that causes malaria in people does not survive in mosquitoes carrying the modified bacterium More...
Genes determining breast size found
Researchers have identified seven genetic markers linked with a woman’s breast size Continue reading “Genes determining breast size found” » More...
Defective gene blamed for brain and skull malformations
Scientists have discovered a gene whose mutation results in malformed faces and skulls as well as mental retardation Continue reading “Defective gene blamed for brain and skull malformations” » More...
Genes could be blamed for `bad` mums
Whether or not a woman is a good mother is at least partly controlled by genetics, say researchers Continue reading “Genes could be blamed for `bad` mums” » More...
