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Technique aims to cut disease-causing mutations out of eggs and embryos
Mouse study demonstrates method to target mutations in DNA inherited from mother
Mouse study demonstrates method to target mutations in DNA inherited from mother
Genetics
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Genome study reveals lonely end for the world's woolly mammoths
The most complete genetic information assembled on woolly mammoths is providing insight into their demise, revealing they suffered two population crashes before a final, severely inbred group succumbed on an Arctic Ocean island.
The most complete genetic information assembled on woolly mammoths is providing insight into their demise, revealing they suffered two population crashes before a final, severely inbred group succumbed on an Arctic Ocean island.
Genetics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Personalizing Cancer Treatment With Genetic Tests Can Be Tricky
Genetic profiling of cancer cells can help guide treatment, but such profiles can be ambiguous. Results would be more accurate if all labs tested normal cells from each patient, too.
Genetic profiling of cancer cells can help guide treatment, but such profiles can be ambiguous. Results would be more accurate if all labs tested normal cells from each patient, too.
Link Between Heart Disease And Height Hidden In Our Genes
Doctors long ago noticed that, beyond the usual influences of diet and smoking, short people seem to get heart disease more often than tall people. But why?
Doctors long ago noticed that, beyond the usual influences of diet and smoking, short people seem to get heart disease more often than tall people. But why?
Would I have the genome of my baby sequenced?
Finding out your newborn's genetic fate could soon be reality for parents. Helen Thomson looks at the moral dilemmas many of us may face
Finding out your newborn's genetic fate could soon be reality for parents. Helen Thomson looks at the moral dilemmas many of us may face
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 09, 2015, 8:08am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 09, 2015, 8:08am
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The Problem and Promise of Precision Medicine
Tom Maniatis, director of the Columbia University Precision Medicine Initiative, discusses the future of precision medicine as it relates to treating deadly diseases
Tom Maniatis, director of the Columbia University Precision Medicine Initiative, discusses the future of precision medicine as it relates to treating deadly diseases
Genetics
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 08, 2015, 10:52am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 08, 2015, 10:52am
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Scientists try to answer why Dutch people are so tall
Average height of a male in the Netherlands has gained 20 cm (eight inches) in the last 150 years, according to military records
Average height of a male in the Netherlands has gained 20 cm (eight inches) in the last 150 years, according to military records
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 08, 2015, 10:52am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 08, 2015, 10:52am
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First year-long stay on the ISS about to begin
One twin will spend the year in space, the other on the ground. Monitoring their health could let us tease apart the effects of space flight from genetics
One twin will spend the year in space, the other on the ground. Monitoring their health could let us tease apart the effects of space flight from genetics
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Warn people of genetic health risks, says deCODE boss
By 2016, Icelandic genetics company deCODE will have data on half the country's population. Releasing the data will be controversial, but could save lives
By 2016, Icelandic genetics company deCODE will have data on half the country's population. Releasing the data will be controversial, but could save lives
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Richard III DNA tests uncover evidence of further royal scandal
Latest genetic tests reveal another break in the male line, potentially undermining the legitimacy of the entire House of Plantagenet When scientists revealed last year that an adulterous affair had apparently broken the male line in Richard III’s family tree, they vowed to investigate further.
Latest genetic tests reveal another break in the male line, potentially undermining the legitimacy of the entire House of Plantagenet When scientists revealed last year that an adulterous affair had apparently broken the male line in Richard III’s family tree, they vowed to investigate further.
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Study shows humans are evolving faster than previously thought
Results of largest ever genetics study of a single population could also help refine dates for major events during human evolution Humans are evolving more rapidly than previously thought, according to the largest ever genetics study of a single population.
Results of largest ever genetics study of a single population could also help refine dates for major events during human evolution Humans are evolving more rapidly than previously thought, according to the largest ever genetics study of a single population.
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Ancient invaders transformed Britain, but not its DNA
Romans, Vikings and Normans loom large in British history, but left hardly any genetic trace behind
Romans, Vikings and Normans loom large in British history, but left hardly any genetic trace behind
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 19, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 19, 2015, 7:50am
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Shark eDNA results eagerly awaited
Conservationists eagerly await the results of a UK study investigating whether it is possible to track endangered shark species via environmental DNA.
Conservationists eagerly await the results of a UK study investigating whether it is possible to track endangered shark species via environmental DNA.
Genetics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015, 11:47am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015, 11:47am
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Genetics study seeks South Asian health clues in East London
Pakistani and Bangladeshi people in London's least healthy boroughs are being asked to provide spit samples and health records to researchers hoping to find genetic clues to why they are disproportionately affected by certain diseases.
Pakistani and Bangladeshi people in London's least healthy boroughs are being asked to provide spit samples and health records to researchers hoping to find genetic clues to why they are disproportionately affected by certain diseases.
Barry Whites of horse world get all the mares
Stallions with high voices need not apply: Female horses prefer males with deeper whinnies – a trait linked with size and fertility
Stallions with high voices need not apply: Female horses prefer males with deeper whinnies – a trait linked with size and fertility
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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East London genome project to track down beneficial genes
Study to sequence genes of 100,000 people from Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities to identify genes resilient to heart disease, diabetes and cancer
Study to sequence genes of 100,000 people from Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities to identify genes resilient to heart disease, diabetes and cancer
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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Humans may harbor more than 100 genes from other organisms
Genes have jumped species from viruses, bacteria, and other organisms
Genes have jumped species from viruses, bacteria, and other organisms
Genetics
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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DNA analysis traces African slaves back to their roots
A study analyzed the remains of three 17th century slaves found in the Caribbean, offering long lost clues to their origins in Africa
A study analyzed the remains of three 17th century slaves found in the Caribbean, offering long lost clues to their origins in Africa
Genetics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015, 11:04am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015, 11:04am
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Arsenic Antidote Hidden In Our Genes
Even at low doses, the potent poison damages organs and causes cancers. Now scientists have found a population high in the Andes Mountains that has adapted to the toxic metal over thousands of years.
Even at low doses, the potent poison damages organs and causes cancers. Now scientists have found a population high in the Andes Mountains that has adapted to the toxic metal over thousands of years.
Humans Are Genetically More Similar to Their Fathers, Study Finds
Sorry mom
Sorry mom
Genetics
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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DNA documents ancient mass migration
DNA analysis has revealed evidence for a massive migration into the heartland of Europe 4,500 years ago.
DNA analysis has revealed evidence for a massive migration into the heartland of Europe 4,500 years ago.
Genetics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Treating inherited disease could start in the womb
Experiments in mice suggest that treatment of haemophilia could be more successful if the baby's immune system is primed while in the womb
Experiments in mice suggest that treatment of haemophilia could be more successful if the baby's immune system is primed while in the womb
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Feb 27, 2015, 8:19am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Feb 27, 2015, 8:19am
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Stress shaves hyenas’ chromosomes
Challenges of group living cut telomere length
Challenges of group living cut telomere length
Genetics
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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UK approves three-person babies
The UK has now become the first country to approve laws to allow the creation of babies from three people.
The UK has now become the first country to approve laws to allow the creation of babies from three people.
Genetics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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Just A Bit Of DNA Helps Explain Humans' Big Brains
Scientists have found some human DNA that, when added to mice, makes their brains bigger. But as DNA research into human brains goes forward, are there ethical lines we shouldn't cross?
Scientists have found some human DNA that, when added to mice, makes their brains bigger. But as DNA research into human brains goes forward, are there ethical lines we shouldn't cross?
Reading Our Genome Is Tough, But Epigenetics Is Giving Us Valuable Clues
When scientists sequenced the human genome a decade ago, they hoped to unlock the code of life, the sequence of molecules lined up in every cell that, summed together, made a person a person—and possibly reveal new ways to understand and treat diseases. But the results turned out to be opaque.
When scientists sequenced the human genome a decade ago, they hoped to unlock the code of life, the sequence of molecules lined up in every cell that, summed together, made a person a person—and possibly reveal new ways to understand and treat diseases. But the results turned out to be opaque.
Mutation order reveals what cancer will do next
A blood disorder study shows for the first time that the order in which mutations occur affects how a disease develops, and the best way to treat it
A blood disorder study shows for the first time that the order in which mutations occur affects how a disease develops, and the best way to treat it
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 19, 2015, 8:16am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 19, 2015, 8:16am
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Genetically modified apples could hit store shelves by 2016
The government approves two varieties of GMO apples that are genetically altered to resist turning brown
The government approves two varieties of GMO apples that are genetically altered to resist turning brown
Genetics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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Scientists sequence the genome of Darwin's finches
Nearly 200 years after they first inspired Charles Darwin's theories, Galapagos finches answer lingering evolutionary questions
Nearly 200 years after they first inspired Charles Darwin's theories, Galapagos finches answer lingering evolutionary questions
Genetics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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'Obesity genes' help determine size and shape, studies find
Many of 97 ‘weight gene’ variants identified work by changing brain’s regulation of appetite, according to research published in Nature
Many of 97 ‘weight gene’ variants identified work by changing brain’s regulation of appetite, according to research published in Nature
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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