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A genetic tree as a movie: Moving beyond the still portrait of ancestry

University of Michigan researchers have developed a statistical method that can be used for such wide-ranging applications as tracing your…

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This company is launching a genetic matching feature for future parents—and the CEO says ‘it has nothing to do with eugenics’ 

The race for more data is dominating the wellness industry. More people are tracking their sleep, monitoring their glucose levels,…

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how bacteria ‘vaccinate’ themselves with genetic material from dormant viruses

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word…

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Part of the genetic risk for schizophrenia acts through the placenta

The study, which involved 28 researchers from 18 institutions across Europe and the United States, highlights the placenta as a…

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Beneficial genetic changes observed in regular blood donors

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support…

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Genetic mutations linked to toxin exposure found in firefighters’ brain tumors

Occupational and environmental exposures can put specific groups of people at higher risk of cancer, including firefighters. A new study…

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AI tool to make genetic research more comprehensive

University of Florida researchers are addressing a critical gap in medical genetic research — ensuring it better represents and benefits…

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Breakthrough study discovers genetic mutation could be basis for novel treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Research led by York University's Faculty of Health reveals how a specific mutation in a protein called TRAF1 can shut…

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Genetic switch could help control leaf growth in poor soils

A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to…

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Genetic risk of schizophrenia affects men and women differently

A joint research study conducted by the UAB and the UB has analysed the relation between the genetic risk of…

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