A comprehensive search of genetic variation databases has revealed no significant differences across populations and ethnic groups in seven genes…
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Immune cell-related genetic variants that may impact autoimmune conditions isolated
A team of researchers from Italy, the U.K. and the U.S. has isolated a number of immune cell-related genetic variants…
Genetic cause of congenital malformation discovered
Spontaneous mutations of a single gene are likely to cause serious developmental disorders of the excretory organs and genitalia. This…
Early marriage may lead to unsafe drinking behavior by those with higher genetic risk
The finding follows previous research that found marriage protects against risky alcohol use and moderates genetic influences on alcohol outcomes,…
World’s first genetic and environmental risks identified for common form of childhood epilepsy
A new study of childhood epilepsy has identified the world’s first environmental risk factor for the disease—maternal smoking in pregnancy,…
Scientists analyze COVID-19 protein in a bid to crack genetic safeguard
A team from the University of York have produced a protein which stores and protects the genome of the SARS-CoV-2…
Researchers improve animal welfare by discovering genetic mutations that cause disease
Humans and animals are made up of trillions of cells, and each cell contains DNA specific to that individual. Therefore,…
Potential genetic markers of multiple sclerosis severity
In a bid to determine factors linked to the most debilitating forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers…
Genetic data now available for bacteria central to Crohn’s disease
Scientists have made genetic data publicly available for bacteria that might be lurking inside the gut walls of patients chronically…
Shawn Johnson Clarifies Why She Was Celebrating Genetic Testing Results
Explaining herself. Shawn Johnson and her husband, Andrew East, celebrated when they found out that their baby-to-be doesn’t have any…