Researchers discover a unique genetic code in Antarctic archaea that encodes a rare amino acid, potentially advancing protein ...

A newly identified and rare genetic variant slows the growth of mutated blood stem cells, researchers report, and it reduces the risk of leukemia. The findings offer insight into why some people are ...

Take a look back at the genetics stories that resonated most with readers this year. M uch of what shapes people’s lives ...

Janet Iwasa, PhD, has been appointed Director of the Genetic Science Learning Center (GSLC) in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at University of Utah, effective July 1, 2024. As a ...

This study abroad program is designed to explore the intersection of genetics, culture, ethics, and public policy in a global context. London and Scotland offer uniquely rich educational environments ...

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Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on human biology. Researchers studied pairs of twins to look at how the interplay of genetics and ...

Discover interesting facts about how traits are passed down over generations through DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What ...

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) recently initiated an essay contest to encourage high school students to think seriously about the implications of human genetic research. The group was ...

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 ...