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3d illustration of a Cas enzyme, part of the CRISPR system, cutting through a length of DNA

188 new types of CRISPR revealed by algorithm

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Researchers used an algorithm to scour databases of bacterial genomes for never-before-seen CRISPR systems.

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Genetic risks behind 'cannabis use disorder' found in huge study

By Nicoletta Lanese published

In a study that included genetic data from more than 1 million people, scientists started to unravel the genetics of cannabis use disorder.

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Focus on a teenage patient as a doctor checks in on them.

Do redheads really need more anesthesia?

By Donavyn Coffey published

Redheads are said to experience pain differently than other people and require higher doses of pain medications, depending on the drug used. Why?

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A young woman sits crouched over on a bed with her arms hugging her lower belly like she is in a lot of pain

Endometriosis and gut disorders have a genetic link

By Emily Cooke published

A new study has revealed specific gene variants associated with a higher risk of both endometriosis and several digestive disorders, such as IBS and GERD.

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A fluorescent blue DNA double helix structure Human cell biology DNA strands molecular structure in 3D illustration.

Neanderthal DNA may shape how sensitive you are to pain, genetic analysis shows

By Carissa Wong published

Scientists studied genetic samples from more than 7,000 people and linked three genetic variants, inherited from Neanderthals, to increased pain sensitivity.

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Person holding a plate containing a spinach and chickpea curry with tomatoes and spices

Going vegetarian? The dietary choice may be influenced by your genes.

By Emily Cooke published

A new analysis of more than 330,000 genomes has revealed specific gene variants that may be associated with vegetarianism.

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Illustration of human Y chromosome with DNA strands shown inside

The human Y chromosome has finally been fully sequenced, 20 years after the 1st draft

By Emily Cooke published

One of the smallest chromosomes in humans, the male sex chromosome is the final one to be fully sequenced.

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Portrait of three young woman with different skin tones smiling while taking a selfie together in a train.

Nearly 170 genes determine hair, skin and eye color, CRISPR study reveals

By Stephanie Pappas published

Black hair? Green eyes? More than 160 genes determine your coloration, and their interactions are incredibly complicated.

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illustration shows an ezyme processing a DNA molecule in order to copy its instructions into another similar looking molecule, called RNA

Scientists 'remote-controlled' designer human cells implanted in mice using only DC currents

By Dr. Alakananda Dasgupta published

Using off-the-shelf consumer batteries, scientists stimulated insulin release from engineered human cells implanted in diabetic mice and restored the rodents' normal blood sugar levels.

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conceptual illustration shows close up of a DNA molecule made of blue component pieces; one base pair within the DNA is highlighted in pink, to represent a mutation

Siblings rapidly lost their body fat in infancy due to rare, newly described gene mutation

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Doctors found a novel gene mutation in two siblings with the same rare disorder.

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