People with African ancestry more prone to peanut allergy
Geneticists, including one of Indian-origin, have linked African ancestry to an increased risk of peanut allergies
News Section | Genomics
A new strain of yeast turns seaweed into biofuel in half the time
A new strain of yeast engineered by the University of Illinois scientists converts seaweed into biofuel in half the time it took just months ago
Genome sequencing of crop plants could boost global food security
Sequencing the genome of a Chinese cabbage variety of a plant called Brassica rapa, a close relative of oilseed rape
The first kangaroo genome sequence
Kangaroos form an important niche in the tree of life, but until now their DNA had never been sequenced.
Most common bladder cancer genetically sequenced for 1st time
A University of Colorado Cancer Centre team in partnership with universities in China and Denmark has
29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis identified
Scientists have identified 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis, providing key insights into
Centenarians possess genes for a ripe age
The secret behind why some people live for 100 years may lie in their genes and not in a healthy lifestyle, a
Scientists complete potato genome sequencing
A consortium of scientists led by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) has finished
Oz scientists conduct genome sequencing of corals
Australian scientists have conducted a study sequencing the genome of the staghorn coral Acropora millepora, which is a major component of the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs worldwide
MicroRNAs in zebra finch’s brain respond to new songs!
A recent study has shown that microRNAs in the Central Australian bird zebra finch respond when the feathered friend hears a new song