Scientists take next big step in understanding genetics of schizophrenia
Genetically speaking, we are individuals different from each other because of slight variations in our DNA sequences – so-called genetic ...
Tag: Genetics
NIH awards $13.7 million grant to BU researchers investigating genetics of Alzheimer’s disease
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2023 Contact: Gina DiGravio, 617-358-7838, ginad@bu.edu NIH Awards $13.7 Million Grant to BU Researchers ...
New Myriad Genetics survey reveals widespread confusion and misconceptions about ovarian cancer screening among a majority of women
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today ...
Saving species from extinction – high-quality kākāpō population sequencing provides breakthrough in understanding key conservation genetics
Credit: Jake Osborne High-quality sequencing of nearly the entire kākāpō population, funded through a Genomics Aotearoa project, is ...
For a new generation of antibiotics, scientists are bringing extinct molecules back to life – and discovering the hidden genetics of immunity along the way
“We need to think big in antibiotics research,” says Cesar de la Fuente. “Over one million people die every year ...
International workgroup of cancer genetics experts convened by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics develops guidance on clinical management of CHEK2 pathogenic variants and cancer risks
An international workgroup of genetics and cancer experts convened by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has ...
HKUMed finds metformin could promote healthy ageing based on genetics
A research team from the School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), ...
Professor Tongming Yin ‘s team from State Key Laboratory for Tree Genetics and Breeding of Nanjing Forestry University proposed the role of MSL-lncRNAs in causing sex lability of female poplars
Labile expression of sex was frequently reported by empirical observation in a variety of Populus species, but the underlying genetic ...
New A.I. system can decode fruit fly behaviors. Why that’s ‘pivotal’ for future human genetics research
How can you tell if a fruit fly is hungry? Ask a computer. While that may sound like a bad ...
Sociogenomics: The intricate science of how genetics influences sociology
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Humans contain multitudes. Each person on the planet contains enough DNA to stretch to Pluto – ...
Worm genetics reveal important pathways for sleep regulation
Tsukuba, Japan—Although the regulation of sleep—how much, when, and how sleep occurs—is mainly considered to be controlled by the brain, ...
Tracing Chile’s indigenous roots through genetics and linguistics
How do today’s indigenous communities of South America trace back to the history of human migration and contact in the ...
SARS-CoV-2 seasonal behavior traced back to genetics and global change
URBANA, Ill. — As the northern hemisphere heads into summer, we may be in for a COVID-19 reprieve. Not because the ...
University of Cincinnati research examines the role of genetics in opioid use disorder
New research out of the University of Cincinnati examines the association between genetics and the presence of opioid use disorder ...
New tool for genetics and cultivating high-quality rice
Genetic markers such as fragment length polymorphisms (RFLP), simple sequence repeat (SSR), and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) provide unique identifiers for ...
New report makes recommendations on controversial genetics research
The report, “Wrestling with Social and Behavioral Genomics: Risks, Potential Benefits, and Ethical Responsibility,” produced by The Hastings Center, a ...
PLOS Genetics to launch Microbial Section
SAN FRANCISCO — PLOS today announced that PLOS Genetics is expanding the scope of its journal with a renamed section ...
77% of Americans have used addictive behaviors or unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage their mental health, according to Myriad Genetics nationwide survey
From restricted or binge eating to excessive gambling to extreme social media use, 77% of Americans surveyed say they have ...
New report from FutureNeuro and RCSI makes recommendations for roll out of national strategy for genetics
Monday, 17 April 2023: A report published today highlights the priorities and needs of patients affected by neurological disease, as ...
Genetics of preterm birth and pregnancy length clarified
New knowledge of the genetic factors behind premature delivery and gestational duration has now emerged. Findings presented by a major ...
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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New findings on hair loss in men
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A novel role discovered for vagus nerve
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Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure
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Grant awarded to University of Louisville law professor will fund climate adaptation project
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Unleashing the power of AI to track animal behavior