Genetics

Unveiling the hidden powers of junk DNA, researchers illuminate how non-coding genome variants influence blood pressure, aiding in early detection …

Innovative tool, GASPACHO, unlocks genetic factors for COVID-19 susceptibility, paving the way for potential therapeutic targets.

Scientists uncover the surprising role of retrotransposons in preserving fertility by maintaining ribosomal DNA, ensuring the survival of germ cells.

EPFL researchers combine nanopore technology with scanning ion conductance microscopy, achieving precise control for individual molecule analysis.

Study reveals removing APOE ε4 gene from neurons in mice reduces Alzheimer’s hallmarks, opening new therapeutic possibilities.

RIKEN researchers challenge textbooks by finding a BH3-only protein in fruit flies, implying a shared cell-death mechanism with mammals.

Study reveals ancient chromosomal inversion in stick insects provides resilience, fueling ongoing evolution and long-term survival.

Neanderthal Legacy: Viking Disease traced back to genetic origins. Research links Dupuytren’s contracture to Neanderthal inheritance.

Unprecedented case study explores a 12-time cancer survivor’s unique genetic mutations, paving new paths for early cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy.

Scientists discover ancient whole genome duplication in sturgeons & paddlefish, revealing genetic advantages during mass extinctions.