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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?
By Skyler Ware Published
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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.
By Emily Cooke Published
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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.
By Lluís Montoliu Published
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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.
By Jennifer Zieba Published
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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.
By Emily Cooke Published
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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.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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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.
By Emily Cooke Published
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How forensic DNA analysis can falsely link people to crime scenesResearchers 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.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Parents who have this gene may be more likely to have a girlA large new analysis suggests that some people carry genetic variants that make them more likely to have female than male offspring.
By Emily Cooke Published
