A study published in the Journal of Hepatology looks at a genetically engineered pig liver transplanted into a living person for the … read more| Science Media Centre
Every month, I answer pet owner questions on the Ask the Vet podcast, or when I’m invited on Dr. Frank Adams’ Pets and Your Health program on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio. It’s not often that a caller stumps me, but a few weeks ago someone asked about the poodle fading gene—a term I had not heard of before. Apparently, poodle owners have noticed a progressively lightening or "fading” in poodles’ coats over time, and suspect a genetic connection. After a lot of reading, this blogpost ...| The Animal Medical Center
Digital reconstructions of a million-year-old skull uncovered in China could potentially rewrite the origin story of early humans.| The Debrief
North American mammoths interbred more often than previously believed, suggesting hybrids were surprisingly common in the past 400,000 years.| The Debrief
Buffalo fly is ranked the most significant animal production pest or disease faced by beef producers, costing the industry more than $170m each year through irritation, hide damage, lost production and cost of preventative treatment. The challenge for geneticists has been to identify measurable biological differences between resistant and susceptible animals within a breed, but recent research has provided encouraging progress in this area...Read More| Beef Central
How horse genetics and human culture co-evolved The post What Made Horses Rideable appeared first on Nautilus.| Nautilus
There is no cure for Huntington’s disease, a devastating brain disorder that causes severe motor loss, dementia, and eventual death. But, a clinical trial delivered positive results this week, finding that patients receiving a new treatment for 36 months experienced 75% less progression of the disease overall (compared to patients who did not receive the […] The post Always Fatal Huntington’s Disease is Successfully Treated for First Time With Gene Therapy appeared first on Good News Ne...| Good News Network
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Eucarpia was an ancient city in Phrygia, near the source of the river Meander whose name has given us the word for an indirect route. Eucarpia took its name from the fertile district in which it li…| Peter Cameron's Blog
A study published in Nature looks at genetic and developmental profiles of autism. Dr Michael Absoud, Adjunct Reader in Paediatric Neurodisability, … read more| Science Media Centre
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The science community has pushed back at the latest claims that acetaminophen (aka paracetamol) is a key factor in the increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, cautioning that existing research remains inconclusive and often excludes genetics, comorbidities and a suite of…| New Atlas
A recent study confirmed the existence of a hybrid bird between the blue jay and green jay species in nature.| The Debrief
While scrolling through twitter, I came across this image being shared around by certain right wing accounts, as well as forums and websites relating to eugenics. It makes the claim that populations of people from Africa are more genetically distinct from other ethnic groups than domestic dogs are from wolves and coyotes. The implication the people sharing this graphic seem to have made is that the data suggests that African people are a different species from other human ethnic groups. The r...| Recent Questions - Skeptics Stack Exchange
Professor of plant genetics, Louisiana State University Prasanta Subudhi grew up near India’s Bay of Bengal, in a village surrounded by rice fields. From a young age, the crop fascinated him. He considered careers in medicine and engineering, but rejected them both in favor of rice genetics. Prasanta came to the United States to do research at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. In 2001 he …| A Peace of My Mind
Scientists are one step closer to seeing the return of the long-extinct dodo, with the latest breakthrough by Texas-based Colossal Biosciences.| The Debrief
Scientists are re-examining whether genetic changes remain the primary catalyst of human evolution, or if another factor has become more influential.| The Debrief
Geoff’s Translation GIST Health Rising recently covered two big complex studies – one from the Lipkin group and the DecodeME genetic studies – and now here’s the BioMapAI study “AI-driven multi-omics modeling of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome” which uses a very different approach. The authors are very high on this […] The post Gut Reactions: BioMapAI Points to Multiple Dysregulated Systems in ME/CFS appeared first on Health Rising.| Health Rising
Discover how your genes influence Alzheimer's risk and whether genetic testing is right for you. Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD offers expert insights on APOE4, protective variants, and lifestyle factors that can override genetic destiny.| THE WOMEN'S ALZHEIMER'S MOVEMENT
New studies of genomes from mastodon fossils suggest these ice age beasts were a more diverse group than previously thought.| The Debrief
Seagrasses, foundational species in coastal ecosystems worldwide, are surprisingly few in documented diversity—with only about 70 species identified globally, despite their widespread distribution and ecological importance. Complicating matters, their high phenotypic plasticity within species makes precise classification challenging. Against this backdrop, a research team led by Prof. Zhou Yi from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS), in collaboration with ...| Project Seagrass
Ready to kick off your genetics unit? I prefer starting with DNA and then moving onto Punnett squares and inheritance patterns. For me, it makes more sense to teach DNA first and explain what a gene actually is. If you start with inheritance and use the word “gene” or “allele,” students won’t have the background ... Read more The post Teaching DNA Structure and Replication just got easier appeared first on Science Lessons That Rock.| Science Lessons That Rock
View our genetic mental disorders guide to learn the causes, the hereditary mental illness list, and treatment options at Montare Behavioral Health.| Montare Behavioral Health
Maggie is a 25-year-old woman with a mutation in a gene that is essential for clearing toxic products of protein breakdown—chiefly ammonia. The condition is called ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency.... The post Choosing What to Believe in the Face of Illness appeared first on The Hastings Center for Bioethics.| The Hastings Center for Bioethics
There are crucial questions about what causes autism and how to prevent and address it.| The Hastings Center for Bioethics
Scientists in the UK have discovered a gene variant that causes a common type of high blood pressure – and most importantly, found a cure. A simple surgical procedure saw patients with previously severe hypertension needing no drugs or further treatment for years afterwards.| New Atlas
You may have heard of the term “MTHFR gene mutation” and may be wondering what it is. First, I’d like to say that I prefer the term “MTHFR gene variation” rather than “mutation.” The word mutation makes it sound like there’s something wrong with the person, while variation is more empowering – and in my […] The post MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients appeared first on Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD.| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
Mother of a child with a rare disease unites other families on the same path. The Yiu family knows all too well the struggles that come with having a child with an undiagnosed disease. When Caroline Cheung-Yiu and Bandy Yiu’s son, Alex, began to progressively lose motor function at age 2 1/2, it was the…| Rady Children's Health
A Star is Born With the Help of Cochlear Implants Before Hayden Chen was born, his father, Chi- Yuan Chen, the principal viola of the San Diego Symphony, made sure his son was surrounded by music. Chi-Yuan dreamed of passing down to his firstborn the family’s passion for music, so it came as quite a…| Rady Children's Health
One day, Hudson Wingate was a healthy 13-month-old headed for fun at daycare. The next day, he was headed for admission to Rady Children’s Hospital. His vocal cords were suddenly paralyzed, and he could hardly breathe. He could no longer pull himself up, walk, talk or swallow. The medical team’s best assessment, based on the…| Rady Children's Health
Mario Luna, an eighth-grader from Culver City, has always been passionate about basketball. He even dreams of playing in the NBA one day. However, on January 12, his world was turned upside down. It all started with a stomachache which quickly turned into a more serious heart condition. Mario’s heart began beating uncontrollably and his…| Rady Children's Health
The largest-ever genetic study of ME/CFS has just revealed its first results — and they could change how we understand the disease. DecodeME’s groundbreaking DNA analysis points to both the immune and nervous systems as key players, offering fresh clues to the roots of this complex condition.| Solve ME/CFS Initiative
The DNA packed inside every human cell contains instructions for life, written in billions of letters of genetic code. Every time a cell divides, the complete code, divided among 46 chromosomes, must be faithfully copied. This staggering task happens over and over with extraordinary precision. Decades of research have revealed how dozens of proteins work... The post Licensed to live appeared first on Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Nadia Uhr and Robert Goodwill, two young Ontario dairy farmers will represent the province in Belgium at the European Young Breeders School.| Farmtario
Canadian dairy armers can select for calves which better resist respiratory problems and diarrhea with a new tool from Lactanet that launches Aug. 12, 2025.| Farmtario
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AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus discusses how our environment shapes the health and well-being of our pets.| The Animal Medical Center
Discover the key lab tests that may help you identify the root cause of your Hashimoto's condition!| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
A genetic mutation and evolutionary trick fuels horses' exceptional athleticism, findings that may advance scientific understanding and treatments for inherited and age-related diseases in people| The Hub
A recent innovation from Johns Hopkins researchers enables deeper insights into gene function and disease-linked mutations| The Hub
Researchers have developed a scalable AI-based approach that makes use of genetic studies that include people of different ethnic backgrounds and could one day help address health disparities| The Hub
The findings, which upend classical thinking about animal cell differentiation, could shed light on mutations linked to human diseases| The Hub
Migeon, the sixth woman to reach the rank of professor at the School of Medicine, remembered for dedication to education, influential research| The Hub
A groundbreaking collaborative study led by Johns Hopkins researchers has uncovered novel insights into genetic determinants of health and generated data that could lead to a better understanding of racial health disparities| The Hub
In the age of precision medicine, understanding the genetics of a tumor—not just a person’s inherited DNA—is playing a critical role in how melanoma is diagnosed, monitored, and treated. Our latest “From the Clinic to the Living Room” webinar dives into this important and evolving topic. Hosted by Melissa Wilson, PA-C, MPAS, and featuring guest expert Yana G. Najjar, MD, ... Read More| AIM at Melanoma Foundation
‘Although the institutions of our culture are so amazingly good that they have been able to manage stability in the face of rapid change for hundreds of years, the knowledge of what it takes to keep civilization stable in the face of rapidly increasing knowledge is not very widespread. In fact, severe misconceptions about several […]| Dominic Cummings's Blog
The Synthetic Human Genome Project, which will take many years and carries some risk, could spark a second revolution in genetics.| SingularityHub
Parent emerged over 4,000 years ago in Siberia, farther east than many thought, then rapidly spread west, study finds.| Harvard Gazette
I spent the last weekend of October attending the Binge Eating Disorder Association Conference in San Francisco and it was awesome. I have attended several conferences over the past several years and each and every one fails to be inclusive. The discussion is always centred on the cisgender white straight middle to upper-middle class thin woman who suffers from anorexia. Every research presentation, every session, the same discussion just new material every conference. Those involved in putti...| Science of Eating Disorders
This is part II of posts on why I am highly skeptical of the argument that we need to understand the genetic basis of eating disorders in order to improve outcomes. If you would like to leave a comment, please read Part I as well. I worry about the implications of focusing on genetics and neurobiology in identifying causes of and solutions to eating disorders in the context of a neoliberal society. When I was an adolescent, finding out that eating disorders have a genetic component allevi...| Science of Eating Disorders
I no longer support genetics research into eating disorders. Okay, that’s not quite right: I no longer support genetics research into eating disorders under the pretense that it will improve treatment outcomes or prevent eating disorders. I just don’t believe it. Moreover, I think emphasizing the need for a genetic understanding of eating disorders shifts focus away from research and, more importantly, from actions, that can yield much greater benefits much quicker.| Science of Eating Disorders
Scientists have identified how the brain protein cypin helps maintain strong connections between neurons, a discovery with implications for treating brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.| Neuroscience News
Ever notice how some sires produce even lines of calves while others, despite strong data, yield mixed results? Welcome to the genetic effect known as 'residual variance' - basically, the amount of unexplained variation in a given trait...Read More| Beef Central
The evolutionary ladder is meant to be climbed one rung at a time with an organism shedding some traits and gaining others on the way up. However, in a very surprising twist, some tomatoes on the Galapagos islands are inching back down the ladder.| New Atlas
In a new monthly feature for HealthCentral, I provide snackable summaries of all the information that impacts your chronic life. This is November’s edition: “Grab yourself a hot beverage and get ready to click through some news you can really use. HealthCentral rheumatoid arthritis (RA) columnist Lene Andersen offers her monthly roundup of must-read news…| The Seated View
Introduction – World Sickle Cell Awareness Day will be celebrated on June 19 annually to spread awareness about sickle cell disease with risks and challenges associated with people across the …| daneelyunus
The four-year GirlPower project reinforces the importance of clear structured management for heifers supported by timely and effective phosphorus in rangelands and northern areas. The value can accumulate to around $29/AE, and if genetic selection improvement is going to be worthwhile, we need to get the base performance sorted first...Read More| Beef Central
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been manipulated using genetic engineering techniques in the laboratory, resulting in organisms that do not occur naturally. DNA, which determines the characteristics of a plant or organism, is manipulated to produce GMOs with desired qualities. This involves inserting a new combination of DNA into plant [...] The post Do We Really Need GMOs to Feed the World? appeared first on Explore Biotech.| Explore Biotech
Procreating with a relative is taboo in most human societies for many reasons, but they all stem from avoiding one thing in particular — inbreeding increases the risk of genetic disorders that can …| ConservationBytes.com
The following is an excerpt from an article by the NEXT LEVEL: Wem gehört das Leben? – Warum wir Gentechnik stoppen müssen / Who Owns Life? – Why We Must Stop Genetic Engineering. Genetic engineeri…| Critical Check
Federal funding for biomedical research pays off by enabling basic discoveries that lead to lifesaving treatments, writes Hopkins biologist Jeff Coller| The Hub
Neanderthal Man: In Search of Lost Genomes by Svante PääboMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI must admit I was easily seduced by the title, being very curious about the Neanderthals, and didn’t even realize u…| books are life
Explore the science behind IGF-1 and its role in bodybuilding. Learn how to leverage hormones for optimal muscle growth.| Andro HQ
Genetic selection for growth and marbling has produced higher-quality beef, more efficiently, in Canada.| Canadian Cattlemen
The move from a research-first approach to genomic testing to offer more clinically available assays was driven in part by limitations in current clinical testing offerings, as well as by the decreasing cost and turn-around time of genomic sequencing. This environment drove the development of translational protocols.| Pediatrics Nationwide
First there was the genetic revolution — the discovery that physical structures in the cell, including DNA and RNA, shape every organism. Now, says evolutionary biologist Richard Sternberg…| Discovery Institute
Johns Hopkins scientists develop mRNA "booster" as potential new way to treat rare genetic diseases marked by too low levels of specific cellular proteins| The Hub
This is the final of three lectures I gave between July 9-13, 2019 as the Onassis Lecturerat the CANE Summer Institute held at Brown University. The theme of the institute was "E Pluribus Unum". The first lecture (on identities in the ancient Greek world) has been posted previously here. The second lecture (on Athenian anti-immigrant policies and ideas) has been posted previously here.| Classics at the Intersections
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A long-term human trial has found that a discontinued drug halved the presentation of early-onset Alzheimer's disease in people with a genetic predisposition to the devastating condition. Right now, symptoms are almost 100% likely to develop in patients between the ages of 30 and 65.| New Atlas
If there’s one topic in education guaranteed to lead to fierce debate, it’s behavioural genetics. Opposing sides take up their positions based on nature or nurture; whether academic achievement is based mainly on heritability or environmental influences. Publications such as Robert Plomin and Kathryn Asbury’s G is for Genes and Plomin’s more recent Blueprint: How […]| The Emotional Learner
What snakes, ferrets, and elephants are revealing about cancer resistance| Nautilus
Researchers are addressing a critical gap in medical genetic research — ensuring it better represents and benefits people of all backgrounds.| news.ufl.edu
You have probably heard that weight gain at midlife is due to your metabolism slowing down. And research shows that this is partially true: your basal metabolic rate decreases about one to two percent per decade after the age of 20. This means that permanent weight gain can begin early and continue beyond midlife – […]| Christiane Northrup, M.D.
With the explosion of genetic ancestry testing, more and more Americans are connecting with new parts of their ethno-racial identities. But does a White suburban New Yorker finding out they are 4% Cherokee make them Indigenous? If they believe it does, what are the implications for our everyday understandings of racial identity? A new article […]| Articles – Contexts
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Obsessive-compulsive symptoms and/or disorder (OCD) can often be early signs of Hashimoto’s. Learn about the OCD and Hashimoto's connection.| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
We've never been closer to accurately assessing whether an individual is more susceptible to developing major depressive disorder due to their biology, with 293 newly identified gene variants found to play a role in ramping up the risk factor. That's 42% more than was previously known.| New Atlas
Formal Response to the Expert Opinions Issued by the Science Media Centre in Support of the Gene Technology Bill introduced to Parliament.| Hatchard Report
In recognition of the annual gathering of the United Nation General Assembly, which has just begun here in New York, I wanted to share with you my essay outlining how we can better address our greatest common global challenges. In the essay, I recommend practical steps our various governments and the international community can take […]| Jamie Metzl
Species at being lost at an alarming rate around the world. Luckily, there are large-scale efforts underway to document and utilize population genetic diversity for species conservation. In this episode, we are joined by Dr Klaus-Peter Koepfli, a research scientist from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Species Survival and visiting speaker within the […]| Naturally Speaking
Every year on the 12th of February, Charles Darwin’s birthday, the scientific community recognises Darwin Day. This is a celebration of evolutionary biology and all that we have learnt since Darwin introduced us to the concept of natural selection. To mark the event, the Institute holds an annual Darwin Lecture. This is a highly prestigious […]| Naturally Speaking
Close to half of the AI devices authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are trained without using clinical data from actual patients, according to new findings by an international team of researchers.| The Debrief
Evidence of genetic behavior in bacteria that researchers liken to “alien biology” suggests similar strange genes could exist in humans.| The Debrief
Recent research shows that a commonly inherited polymorphism could impact outcomes.| Pediatrics Nationwide
A paper proposing a novel theory on how the fluoroquinolones are initiating severe disease in some of those who experience adverse events.| My Quin Story
The Fluoroquinolones are reaching undiscovered pathogenic genetic variants before we have had a chance to research their ability to harm.| My Quin Story
Patrick Sullivan, MD, FRANZCP, the Yeargan Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics at the UNC School of Medicine, and researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, have developed a comprehensive outline of the genetics of schizophrenia. Their review is published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience.| medicalxpress.com
The genomes of extinct creatures like mammoths and giant sloths code for natural antibiotics we’ve never seen. So, now what?| Sequencer
Catalog of data generated by Johns Hopkins scientists includes groups traditionally neglected in research, should yield more accurate insights into genetic factors driving human diversity| The Hub
Licensed attorney Luis Romero risk safety to fight for immigration legislation| Jed Riffe Films
The Lifetime Performance Index, which dairy farmers use as a base for their breeding decisions, will be changing in spring 2025 to include milkability and some environmental factors.| Farmtario
I am pleased to announce that earlier today the embargo was lifted on our most recent paper. This work represents the culmination of over two years of effort by my collaborators and I. You can find…| Some Thoughts on a Mysterious Universe
Explore the critical aspects of caring for premature puppies, from recognizing early labor signs to effective post-birth interventions. This blog offers essential insights into managing the delicat…| DR. EMMANUEL FONTAINE
Osedax worms, or the ‘bone eating’ worms are little soft sacks resembling snotty little flowers. The “bone devourer” is not quite accurate as the worms do not actually feed on the bone mineral, but rather the fats within the bone matrix. It's just the Osedax females that do the feeding ... and have no| Deep Sea News | All the news on the Earth's largest environment.
Fast LD computation from a VCF file using **vcftools**, **bcftools** and **tomahawk**. This avoids the use of PLINK or conversion to PLINK formats.| rmf
Here the long-awaited results. Pretty much as expected, with no major surprises. About 2/3rds Black, 1/4 White, 1/12th Asian. The only unexpected things are in my Asian ancestry. Apparently, contrary to what I have been told, I have no South Asian ancestry. Also, of my East Asian ancestry, half appears to be Southeast Asian, rather than Chinese. My […]| JayMan's Blog
In his August 2018 ‘Skeptic’ column for Scientific American, Michael Shermer discusses the limitations of personal genome service testing.| Michael Shermer
Some of you older folks may remember the case in which geneticist Therese Markow (then of Arizona State, now of UC-San Diego) bled a Native...| anthropomics2.blogspot.com
Using the safe and sensible CRISPR technology that has the power to help the 300,000 babies born with sickle cell disease each year and the nearly 10 million people estimated to suffer from this genetic disorder globally.| science.thewire.in
