Genetic editing of ideal small grain size genes enables fully mechanized hybrid rice breeding
In a study published in Nature Plants, Prof. LI Yunhai from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of...
Socioeconomic status influences genetic risk for many complex diseases
Berlin, Germany: Differences in socioeconomic status (SES) are known to be linked to differences in the risk of developing disease....
Efficient genome editing in rice with miniature Cas12f variants
This study is led by Professor Junjie Tan (Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China). Genome editing, particularly using the CRISPR/Cas system,...
Researchers identify a genetic cause of intellectual disability affecting tens of thousands
New York, NY —Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder,...
New, modified CRISPR protein can fit inside virus used for gene therapy
Researchers have developed a novel version of a key CRISPR gene-editing protein that shows efficient editing activity and is small...
Gene variants foretell the biology of future breast cancers in Stanford Medicine study
A Stanford Medicine study of thousands of breast cancers has found that the gene sequences we inherit at conception are...
Three years after its launch, AFROSCREEN meets all its objectives, developing effective genomic surveillance to tackle epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa
The AFROSCREEN project, financed to the tune of €10 million by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has been working since...
Existing drug shows promise as treatment for rare genetic disorder
WHAT: A drug approved to treat certain autoimmune diseases and cancers successfully alleviated symptoms of a rare genetic syndrome called...
Could a medicated foam make gene therapies more accessible?
SEATTLE — May 29, 2024 — Foam mixed with medications is already used to treat conditions such as varicose veins,...
Maintenance of male-related genes after loss of males in stick insects
Traits are often lost during evolution, either because they are no longer beneficial or because they are too costly to...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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