Latest about Genetics
Some people recover from ALS — now, we might know why
A rare gene variant may explain why a subset of patients with ALS recover from the deadly disease.
How does CRISPR work?
CRISPR is a versatile tool for editing genomes and has recently been approved as a gene therapy treatment for certain blood disorders.
Why genetic testing can't always reveal the sex of a baby
Gender and sex are more complicated than X and Y chromosomes.
Restless legs syndrome tied to 140 'hotspots' in the genome
A new study has identified more than 140 novel genetic risk factors associated with the development of restless legs syndrome.
'Fossil viruses' embedded in the human genome linked to psychiatric disorders
Certain stretches of ancient viral DNA in the human genome may increase the chances of developing three neuropsychiatric disorders.
New genetic cause of intellectual disability potentially uncovered in 'junk DNA'
Mutations in "junk DNA" could be responsible for rare genetic cases of intellectual disability, new research hints.
The same genetic mutations behind gorillas' small penises may hinder fertility in men
Scientists have used the gorilla genome to probe for previously unknown genes that may contribute to infertility in men.
The mystery of the disappearing Neanderthal Y chromosome
Non-Africans carry around 2% Neanderthal DNA in their genomes — yet there's one chromosome where DNA from our ancient cousins is nowhere to be found.
