Discovering cancers of epigenetic origin without DNA mutation
A research team including scientists from the CNRS1 has discovered that cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide,...
Social change may explain decline in genetic diversity of the Y chromosome at the end of the Neolithic period
The emergence in the Neolithic of patrilineal1 social systems, in which children are affiliated with their father's lineage, may explain...
A new Spanish study provides the first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy among symptom-free genetic carriers
Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most frequent cause of heart failure in young people and is the leading cause of heart...
A small factor makes a big impact on genome editing
By Caitlin Sedwick for the Princeton University Department of Molecular BiologyCredit: Caitlin Sedwick for Princeton University By Caitlin Sedwick for...
Metacognitive abilities like reading the emotions and attitudes of others may be more influenced by environment than genetics
Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on human biology. In...
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute team unpacking genetic mysteries of childhood epilepsies
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. Credit: Amy Shore/Virginia Tech Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring...
NIH awards $2.3 million grant to University of Oklahoma for gene therapy research
NORMAN, OKLA. – University of Oklahoma engineering researcher Sangpil Yoon, Ph.D., has been awarded a $2.3 million grant from the...
One of the largest male infertility genetic studies improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of andrology patients
Approximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these cases are due to male infertility...
Melanomas resist drugs by ‘breaking’ genes
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to...
Iconic savanna mammals face genetic problems due to fences and roads
Whether by way of Attenborough, Disney or National Geographic, the iconic scene is familiar to many. The ground trembles and...
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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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