Latest about Genetics
New CRISPR alternative can 'install' whole genes, paving the way to treatment for many genetic disorders
A new gene editor takes advantage of CRISPR-associated proteins to insert whole genes into the genome, scientists report.
Immune system genes are linked to bigger brains and longer lifespans in mammals
The genomes of long-living, big-brained mammal species reveal that they carry more copies of immunity genes. Experts speculate that these genes may affect longevity.
Unique genes pinpointed in legendary 'women of the sea' in South Korea
A new study explores the physiology of Jeju Haenyeo, the famous female freedivers in South Korea.
The rare genetic disorder that forces people to avoid sunlight
People with xeroderma pigmentosum can severely burn within minutes of being in the sun and are thousands of times more likely to develop skin cancer than others.
DNA from across the ages can reveal migrations of Iron-Age people and genes that protected against Chernobyl radiation
Ingrida Domarkienė, a geneticist at Vilnius University in Lithuania, discusses the exciting developments made possible by studying ancient and modern DNA.
This rare disease causes people to move uncontrollably and unintentionally self-harm
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an extremely rare disease that affects patients' behavior and cognitive skills.
Study of 9,000 twins reveals genetics influences how much you enjoy music
Genes affect different aspects of music enjoyment — from the emotional reactions that compositions evoke to the social connection music can foster.
Origins of schizophrenia linked to epigenetics of the placenta
Epigenetic changes in the placenta may shape how the fetal brain develops and thus influence the risk of psychiatric disorders.
