A large-scale genetic analysis reveals that genetic factors that cause autism risk are similar in people of different ancestral backgrounds. By examining the DNA of thousands of people in Latin America, researchers have shown that rare genetic mutations associated with autism occur in the same genes across different populations. The results, published in the journal … Read more
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a powerful new genetic tool that allows scientists to study how genes work at the level of individual cells, an advance that could accelerate discoveries in development, neuroscience and disease. The system is based on MAGIC (Mosaic Analysis by gRNA-Induced Crossing-over), a method pioneered by the laboratories of Chun … Read more
Levi Kosmicki of Wyoming has supplemented his 300-350-cow cow/calf operation near Yoder with a high stakes game over the past 12 years. He works as an independent agent for ABS Global selling bull semen to producers and genetic companies. Bull semen is a major driver of rising prices, and the industry is booming. The reason … Read more
Credit: fpm/Getty Images A computer program that can predict which genes help bacteria defend against pathogens could lead to the next generation of precision genetic engineering tools. The artificial intelligence model recognizes the sequence of genes involved in defenses against bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria. These immune systems have been transferred to powerful gene editing technologies, … Read more
About 35% of American adults get less than seven hours of sleep every night, according to the CDC’s Sleep and Sleep Disorders data. Public health messages have taken these statistics as a tragedy for decades. But a growing body of genetic and neuroscience research is forcing scientists to ask a more difficult question: what if … Read more
Credit: Love Staff / Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Homeland Security, and other authorities have reported a record number of illegal shipments of organic goods. At the same time, the world’s intelligence community has noticed many attempts to smuggle sensitive biological samples in attempts at industrial theft or … Read more
From A to Z(ebrafish) Scientists have identified more than 100 genes that are closely related to autism. Research has shown that these genes affect basic biological processes in the developing brain, such as nerve communication and regulating the expression of other genes. However, researchers have difficulty finding individuals with autism, however, due to the limited … Read more
In a remarkable advance in the field of human genetics and precision medicine, researchers led by Victor Borda, PhD, of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), have conducted the most comprehensive genetic study to date focusing on urban populations throughout Peru. This extensive research provides unprecedented insight into the genetic diversity and admixture … Read more
SINGAPORE – Diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes at just three months old, Ms Ng Zhuang Shu needed daily insulin injections from infancy and spent most of her childhood being rushed to hospital for hypoglycemia, or dangerously low blood sugar. When she was planning a family as an adult, genetic testing revealed that she had a mutation … Read more
Lifestyle and economic conditions play an important role in shaping healthy ageing, but their effects may vary depending on your DNA, according to a new international study led by researchers at Adelaide University. The study is the first of its kind to show that diet, exercise, sleep, smoking, education, work and social interactions all influence … Read more