The DNA Test Delusion
Mass-market genetic testing has little to offer most people. That’s a big problem for 23andMe.
The DNA Test Delusion Read MoreGenetic genealogy IDs suspect in 1989 rapes, man now at large: DA
Massachusetts authorities are searching for a newly identified suspect in two rapes from 1989 — a crime the Framingham police chief said “haunted the Framingham community for decades.” Stephen Paul …
Genetic genealogy IDs suspect in 1989 rapes, man now at large: DA Read MoreGenetic mutation gives cats a ‘salty liquorice’ coat colour
An adult cat with the “salmiak” fur pattern and her kittens, one of which also has this coat Nea Salo A new coat colour pattern has emerged in cats across …
Genetic mutation gives cats a ‘salty liquorice’ coat colour Read MoreGenetic analyses of the bird flu virus unveil its evolution and potential
A flurry of reports about the genetics of the bird flu currently infecting U.S. cattle are offering insight into how the virus has and continues to spread. Since it first …
Genetic analyses of the bird flu virus unveil its evolution and potential Read MoreUsing Genetic Cartography to Map Cell Lineage
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) are cellular factories that churn out blood and immune cells, but their production output varies significantly. This variation influences the success of bone marrow transplant therapies, …
Using Genetic Cartography to Map Cell Lineage Read MoreStudy Reveals That Organic Farming Changes Plants’ Genetic Code
Over a 23-year study at the University of Bonn, researchers found that barley grown organically adapted genetically to its environment, becoming more genetically diverse and robust compared to barley grown …
Study Reveals That Organic Farming Changes Plants’ Genetic Code Read MoreGenetic resilience and adaptation of the endangered Chinese hazelnut
by KeAi Communications Co. (A) Mature leaf. (B) Fruits with bracted involucres. (C) Mature seeds. (D) Map showing the distribution of the 22 populations used in this study. (E) Circos …
Genetic resilience and adaptation of the endangered Chinese hazelnut Read MoreCRISPR Screen Unlocks Brain’s “Black Box”
Summary: Scientists have developed a groundbreaking CRISPR screening method called in vivo Perturb-seq. This innovative technique allows for rapid and scalable analysis of how genetic changes affect individual brain cells, …
CRISPR Screen Unlocks Brain’s “Black Box” Read MoreA new gene-editing system tackles complex dis
image: The newly developed multiplexed orthogonal base editors (MOBEs) minimize unwanted edits while still achieving high levels of efficiency. view more Credit: Alexis Komor lab / UC San Diego The human …
A new gene-editing system tackles complex dis Read MoreThe same genetic mutations behind gorillas’ small penises may hinder fertility in men
Silverback gorillas are famous for their impressive, bulging physiques — and their rather modest genitalia. Now, scientists have uncovered a potential genetic link between these apes’ small members and infertility …
The same genetic mutations behind gorillas’ small penises may hinder fertility in men Read More