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8 'hotspots' in the genome linked to ME/CFS in largest study of its kindA large study of ME/CFS included more than 15,000 people and identified eight locations in the genome linked to the disease.
By RJ Mackenzie Published
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Humans may have untapped 'superpowers' from genes related to hibernation, scientists claimScientists pinpointed key "regulators" that help control the metabolisms of hibernators, and say the same genes might hold untapped benefits for humans.
By Christoph Schwaiger Published
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Scientists reveal how viruses hidden in our DNA control our genesA new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.
By Ben Turner Published
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Best-ever map of the human genome reveals 'hidden' regions of DNAIn a pair of papers, scientists greatly expanded our catalog of known genomic variation among humans.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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8 babies spared from potentially deadly inherited diseases through new IVF 'mitochondrial donation' trialA groundbreaking trial in the U.K. has released data on eight babies born through a special IVF procedure to lower their risk of mitochondrial DNA disease.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Why are so many men color-blind?About 1 in 12 men is color-blind. Why doesn't this condition affect women as often?
By Marilyn Perkins Published
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How is DNA used to identify victims of mass disasters?DNA analysis is considered the gold standard for identifying victims of mass fatalities. But how does it work?
By Puja Changoiwala Published
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In a first, congenital deafness in teens and adults treated with new gene therapyThis is the first time such results have been achieved in both children and adult patients born with a specific type of congenital deafness.
By Maoli Duan Published
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Why are men taller than women, on average?We don't know exactly why men are taller than women on average, but we have some genetic clues.
By Elana Spivack Published
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