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Bacterial ‘jumping genes’ can target and control chromosome ends

Transposons, or “jumping genes” — DNA segments that can move from one part of the genome to another — are…

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Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover

In 1982, the Syrian government besieged the city of Hama, killing tens of thousands of its own citizens in sectarian…

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New study uncovers how genes influence retinal aging and brain health

Vision changes are an inevitable part of aging, but why are some more susceptible to age-related eye diseases and why…

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Sunday Riley Good Genes Review With Photos

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His genes forecast Alzheimer’s. His brain had other plans. : NPR

Ione and Doug Whitney, February, 2025. Megan Farmer, WashU Medicine hide caption toggle caption Megan Farmer, WashU Medicine People who…

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Mystery solved: New study reveals how DNA repair genes play a major role in Huntington’s disease

A new UCLA Health study has discovered in mouse models that genes associated with repairing mismatched DNA are critical in…

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Uncovering how developmental genes are held in a poised state

Researchers from the Voigt lab have extended our understanding of how developmental genes are held in a poised state to…

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Uncovering the role of Y chromosome genes in male fertility in mice

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility…

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Mind’s eye: Pineal gland photoreceptor’s 2 genes help fish detect color

We see color because photoreceptor cones in our eyes detect light waves corresponding to red, green, and blue, while dimness…

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These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their “forever chemical” moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human…

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