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IVF may raise risk of certain disorders in babies — and epigenetic 'signatures' in the placenta could explain whyResearchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.
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1st-of-its-kind database reveals how DNA mutations 'destabilize' proteins, triggering genetic diseaseA new mega-database of half a million mutations may flag new ways of treating genetic disease, scientists say.
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How do DNA tests tell if two people are related?How can DNA from a cheek swab determine if someone is closely related to you?
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Angelman syndrome: A disorder that stops people walking and speakingAngelman 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.
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Scientists reveal genes that make cats orangeTwo new studies have revealed why some cats are orange — an enduring enigma of genetics, until now.
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New CRISPR system pauses genes, rather than turning them off permanentlyResearchers in Lithuania present the molecular structure of a new, more-versatile CRISPR system for gene editing.
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Ancient hunter-gatherer DNA linked to higher BMI in modern Japanese peopleA new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.
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1 gene may explain 30 mysterious medical conditionsWhile investigating a rare developmental disorder, researchers ended up discovering a spectrum of conditions that are all linked to one gene.
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Natural selection is unfolding right now in these remote villages in NepalPhysiological 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.
