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What is 'male pattern baldness'?
By Anna Gora published
Male pattern baldness begins at the top of the head and progresses over time.

DeepMind's AI used to develop tiny 'syringe' for injecting gene therapy and tumor-killing drugs
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Researchers used the AI system AlphaFold to develop a tiny "syringe" that can inject proteins into cells.

Gene therapy: What is it and how does it work?
By Dr. David Warmflash published
Gene therapies treat or prevent disease by tweaking the content or expression of cells' DNA.

Beethoven's DNA sheds light on the mystery of his death
By Ben Turner published
Five locks taken from Ludwig van Beethoven's head have revealed that he may likely have died from liver disease, not lead poisoning as was previously thought.

What is DNA?
By Rachael Rettner last updated
DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live and reproduce.

What is CRISPR, the powerful genome-editing tool?
By Aparna Vidyasagar, Nicoletta Lanese last updated
CRISPR-Cas9 is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes. It enables researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function.

Migraines and blood sugar issues share common genetic risk factors
By Laurel Hamers published
A large genomic analysis suggests migraines and blood sugar-related conditions have a shared genetic basis.

Unknown lineage of ice age Europeans discovered in genetic study
By Charles Q. Choi published
The largest study yet to look at the genetics of ice age hunter-gatherers in Europe has uncovered a previously unknown lineage dubbed the Fournol.
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