How Libby Margolin turned her BRCA diagnosis into advocacy for genetic testing and PGD.
“Our findings show where RNA editing takes place and which factors regulate it, allowing us to understand how RNA editing can be used to repair damaged genes," researchers explained.
Researchers found that regular use of high-potency cannabis, along with THC, can significantly alter DNA patterns.
One theory given as to why the Y chromosome is shedding genes is the theory of “sexual conflict.”
This method is time-consuming and expensive, but it is also an incredible method to prevent conception with eggs that have evidence of genetic abnormality.
A new study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) has revealed unexpected and sex-specific effects of germline regulation on longevity.
Genetic links between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease suggest joint therapeutic strategies. Researchers identify shared mutations, paving the way for innovative treatments.
A genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labrador retrievers hard-wires them for obesity. As people carry such mutations, drugs currently in development for human obesity could help them.
It is an interesting thought experiment to ponder whether humans could have evolved with tails. The Na'vi people of "Avatar," alas, are science fiction.
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