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Genetics is the study of genes and heredity. Heredity is the passing of genetic information and traits (such as eye color and an increased chance of getting a certain disease) from parents to offspring.

Experts visualize genes linked to hearing loss in humans

Scientists from Uppsala University recently documented and visualized genes linked to hearing loss in the human inner ear.

7 Dec 2021

Long-term exposure to particulate matter associated with hypertension

According to the WHO, air pollution is the greatest health risk worldwide, accounting for more than 4.2 million deaths annually.

6 Dec 2021

Announcing the Winners of The Scientist’s Top 10 Innovations of 2021

Each year The Scientist seeks to highlight the latest and greatest tools, technologies, and techniques to hit the life science landscape.

From Resolve Biosciences 6 Dec 2021

Study analyzes response of individuals from diverse populations to infections

A recent study has identified differences in immune pathway activation to influenza infection between people of European and African genetic ancestry.

2 Dec 2021

Researchers use X-ray from 3rd synchrotron facility to analyze 3D structure of chromosomes

Threads or earphone cables placed in tight spaces get easily tangled. On the contrary, our body's long and loose DNA packs into rod-shaped chromosomes one-millionth its size when the cell divides.

30 Nov 2021

Using CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing to produce the ‘perfect’ barley

After a spell of unexpected rain, before the harvest season, a farmer may be faced with the unpredictable problem of untimely sprouting of barley.

26 Nov 2021

Study analyzes connections between COVID-19 severity and gene expression

Recent research reveals how genetic variations associated with severe cases of COVID-19 impact the immune cells.

25 Nov 2021

Study identifies new variants for polycystic ovary syndrome

Scientists from the Institute of Genomics of the University of Tartu recently identified the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and genetics.

19 Nov 2021

Many mosaic embryos discarded for IVF treatment may lead to successful pregnancies

One factor that limits the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures is the number of viable embryos available for implantation in the uterus.

19 Nov 2021

De Novo Mutations may Play a Role in Male Infertility

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Miguel J. Xavier about his latest research into male infertility and how de novo mutations may play a part.

From Newcastle University 19 Nov 2021

Scientists use AI and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions

UT Southwestern and University of Washington researchers led an international team that used artificial intelligence (AI) and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions.

17 Nov 2021

Researchers use DNA to track the genetic evolution, migration of chickpea

Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan are part of an international team that employed DNA to monitor the genetic evolution and migration of chickpea.

17 Nov 2021

Study shows how a common gene mutation robs people of natural cancer protection

Scientists from the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified how a common gene mutation deprives people of natural protection against cancer.

15 Nov 2021

Genetic testing underutilized in patients with cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias, study says

Heart failure and arrhythmia conditions are often considered as separate disorders, but genetic testing suggests there is much more overlap of these disorders than previously appreciated.

11 Nov 2021

Study discusses outcomes of disclosing actionable genetic results to research participants

Over 120,000 patients have enrolled in the Mass General Brigham Biobank, offering access to crucial information related to their health history.

10 Nov 2021

Novel algorithm pinpoints genes associated with related genetic diseases

Scientists recently discovered almost two dozen genes that contribute to heart defects while analyzing genetic data from individuals.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers investigate how brain's immune cells relate to a gene mutation in Alzheimer's disease

When immune cells move throughout the brain, they act as the first line of defense against viruses, toxic materials and damaged neurons, rushing over to clear out them.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers identify genes related with plant survival in the Atacama Desert in Chile

An international team of researchers has identified genes associated with plant survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth: the Atacama Desert in Chile.

From New York University (NYU) 2 Nov 2021

Key networks controlling pluripotency and apoptosis during development revealed

During the early stages of human embryonic development, a small collection of cells called human embryonic stem cells co-ordinates growth and differentiation finally giving rise to highly specialized human tissues.

1 Nov 2021

Discovery of long-lived mitochondrial proteins reveals increased stability of the electron transport chain

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, generating the energy that's needed to fuel the functions that our cells carry out.

29 Oct 2021