Latest about Genetics
Angelman syndrome: A disorder that stops people walking and speaking
Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.
Scientists reveal genes that make cats orange
Two new studies have revealed why some cats are orange — an enduring enigma of genetics, until now.
New CRISPR system pauses genes, rather than turning them off permanently
Researchers in Lithuania present the molecular structure of a new, more-versatile CRISPR system for gene editing.
Ancient hunter-gatherer DNA linked to higher BMI in modern Japanese people
A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.
1 gene may explain 30 mysterious medical conditions
While investigating a rare developmental disorder, researchers ended up discovering a spectrum of conditions that are all linked to one gene.
Natural selection is unfolding right now in these remote villages in Nepal
Physiological traits that help Tibetan women survive at high altitudes are being selected for within the population, meaning they may be becoming more common, new research hints.
How forensic DNA analysis can falsely link people to crime scenes
Researchers have found that forensic "DNA mixture analysis" is less accurate for certain groups of people with lower genetic diversity, which could falsely link them to crime scenes.
Parents who have this gene may be more likely to have a girl
A large new analysis suggests that some people carry genetic variants that make them more likely to have female than male offspring.
