Genetic ancestry is a concept that has long captured people’s imaginations. It’s no surprise that it’s been turned into a ...

Before understanding how genetics plays its role in muscle Building, let’s see what the basics of genetics are. So, at the core of it, Genetics is the hereditary variation in us. It is related to how ...

Innovations in medical technology, laboratory science, genetics, and healthcare access have made significant strides in recent years. The fastest-growing segment in healthcare today is the ...

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A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological mechanisms.

In 2020, Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, CRISPR-Cas9, a method for genome editing. Often referred to as “molecular scissors,” CRISPR cuts DNA at specific locations that ...

There are 356 unique breeds of dog, according to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the largest global organization of national kennel clubs. Yet understanding the genetic drivers for the ...

Methane isn’t just an environmental buzzword—it is energy lost. Every puff of gas from a cow’s rumen represents feed energy ...

A young woman with extraordinary ears —definitely cup-shaped instead of reasonably flat—recently presented herself for examination at Chicago’s Lying-in Hospital. She wanted to know whether, if she ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For Cornell University geneticist Heather Huson, soccer and softball ...