The problem, Zaaijer explained, is that algorithms used in precision medicine models overwhelming are built on DNA with ...

It might seem counter-intuitive to anyone awed by the record-beating achievements of elite athletes like Usain Bolt, Femke Bol or Armand Duplantis, but genetic mutations are making humans less fit ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.

Chromosomes can vary in length and size, but they usually carry thousands of base pairs of DNA. While scientists have successfully edited the genomes of many creatures, most of those edits have been ...

The rollout of a type of genetic technology called a gene drive for tackling malaria could be edging closer after a lab study ...

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, CURE® spoke with genetic counselor, Angela Trepanier, on behalf of FORCE, about disparities seen in genetic testing for caner. Colleen Moretti: What are ...

Breakthroughs in genetic testing offer insight into whether individuals will suffer from a growing number of diseases. These tests can tell us whether a fetus in the womb carries disease-causing ...

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A genome-wide analysis shows how our genes influence snap decisions, and why those same genetic patterns are tied to addiction, mood disorders, obesity, and even brain wiring. Study: Genome-wide ...

These findings, linked to the severity of symptoms like severe diarrhea and dehydration, could pave the way for new strategies to combat cholera, a disease threatening millions worldwide. Study: Core ...

A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry has successfully identified 11 independent genetic loci linked to delay discounting .Primarily, it scrutinized how these variants influence ...