A genome-wide evaluation of greater than 435,000 individuals has recognized 29 genetic variants linked to problematic ingesting, researchers report.

When the grasp regulator of protein manufacturing malfunctions, it might contribute to the event of neuronal ailments reminiscent of Alzheimer's and Huntington's.

New analysis from entomologists clears a possible impediment to utilizing CRISPR-Cas9 'gene drive' know-how to manage mosquito-borne illnesses equivalent to malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika.

Researchers have found in mice what they imagine is the primary recognized genetic mutation to enhance cognitive flexibility -- the power to adapt to altering conditions.

Scientists have found a doable hyperlink between Parkinson's illness and a gene impacted by a neurotoxin present in blue-green algae.

Gene drives use genetic engineering to create a desired mutation in just a few people that then spreads by way of mating all through a inhabitants in fewer than 10 generations.

Scientists have proven that some key factors of animal evolution -- like those resulting in people or bugs -- had been related to a big lack of genes within the genome. The examine in contrast over 100 genomes to analyze what occurred on the gene degree in the course of ...

Scientists are working to realize a greater perceive of the rising variety of worldwide patented improvements accessible for gene remedy remedy.

Researchers say a gene recognized to be a biomarker of age performs a key function in age-associated purposeful and anatomical getting old in mouse retinas, a discovering that has direct relevance to age-related eye ailments.

Orchid bees are grasp perfumers. Males gather chemical compounds to concoct perfumes distinctive to their particular species. Researchers hyperlink the evolution of sexual signaling in orchid bees to a single gene formed by species' fragrance preferences.