Latest about Genetics
PTSD tied to 95 'risk hotspots' in the genome
In a group effort, scientists from all over the world came together to create a detailed map of the genetic causes behind PTSD.
'You probably didn't inherit any DNA from Charlemagne': What it means when your DNA 'matches' a historic person's
A genetic match to an ancient person doesn't mean you're more related genealogically.
Protein in human sweat may protect some people against Lyme disease
A mutant gene that produces proteins in sweat may raise some people's risk of Lyme disease, while the standard version of the gene may protect against infection.
Scientists just discovered a new way cells control their genes — it's called 'backtracking'
Scientists have discovered that, when a DNA-reading enzyme moves backwards along a gene, it may do so to help control when the gene is turned on.
Why don't people have tails?
Scientists recently found that a so-called jumping gene may have jumped ship millions of years ago, and taken our tails with it.
We finally know why humans don't have tails
Researchers discover a potential genetic connection between humans' tail loss and a type of birth defect.
4 genes' activity could be key to faster appendicitis diagnosis
An analysis of children's gene activity suggests that more severe forms of appendicitis can be distinguished from milder cases based on the activity of four genes.
More than 275 million never-before-seen gene variants uncovered in US population
The newly uncovered gene variants were identified as part of an analysis of the DNA of more than 400,000 people in the U.S. who agreed to participate in the All of Us Research Program.
