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Growing from Loss: Virus Deletes Gene to Regain Replication

March 11, 2019

One virus’ genetic loss can become its evolutionary gain, says a pioneering study

Heavy Drinking May Change DNA—Leading to Increased Craving for Alcohol

January 29, 2019

Genetic vicious cycle may reinforce risky drinking behavior, Rutgers-led study says

Do Colder Temperatures Affect Lifespan?

December 31, 2018

Scientists found the extent to which temperature affects lifespan depends on an individual’s genes

300 Blind Mice Uncover Genetic Causes of Eye Disease

December 24, 2018

The results could help identify new causes of hereditary blindness in patients

CRISPR Joins Battle of the Bulge, Fights Obesity without Edits to Genome

December 14, 2018

The researchers achieved long-lasting weight control without making a single edit to the genome

Otago Researchers Discover Information about a Gene That Helps Define Us as Humans

December 11, 2018

Broadly speaking, this gene can be thought of as one of the genetic factors that make us human in a neurological sense

Natural Selection in the Womb Can Explain Health Problems in Adulthood

December 5, 2018

The conditions encountered in the womb can have a life-long impact on health

Neuroscientists Pinpoint Genes Tied to Dementia

December 4, 2018

Discovery offers early step toward new therapies to slow the disease

In Death, Lonesome George Reveals Why Giant Tortoises Live so Long

December 4, 2018

Lonesome George’s species may have died with him in 2012, but he and other giant tortoises are still providing genetic ...

Never-Before-Seen DNA Recombination in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer's Disease

November 26, 2018

New technology reveals DNA in neurons is "mixed and matched," producing thousands of previously unknown gene variations...

New Protein Sequencing Method Could Transform Biological Research

October 23, 2018

The advance could make it easier to reveal new biomarkers for the diagnosis of cancer and other diseases

Largest Autism Sequencing Study to Date Yields 102 Genes Associated with ASD

October 18, 2018

The study reports significant progress toward teasing apart the genes associated with ASD from those associated with int...

NIH Programs Address Major Obstacles to Genomic Medicine

October 15, 2018

ClinGen and ClinVar shed light on gene variants and their connections to health and disease

Discovery Paves Way for Improved Ovarian Cancer Care

October 1, 2018

New research adds to a vital 'checklist' that helps to match ovarian cancer patients with the right therapy for their cancer...

Evidence that Addictive Behaviors Have Strong Links with Ancient Retroviral Infection

September 25, 2018

New research shows that an ancient retrovirus—HK2—is more frequently found in drug addicts and thus is signi...

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