New technique focuses on genes that snakes use to produce venom
The death adder, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Credit: Christopher C. Austin. Only 10 percent of ...
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How genes shape personality traits: New links discovered
GWAS meta-analysis of personality and genetic correlations among the five personality traits. Credit: Nature Human Behavior (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-01951-3 It’s ...
Hundreds of new cancer-causing genes predicted by algorithm
Application of splicing dependency models to cancer patient samples to prioritize splicing vulnerabilities with therapeutic potential. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). ...
Sea anemones study identifies potentially regenerative stem cells linked to conserved genes
A single polyp of Nematostella. Credit: Yulia Kraus The sea anemone Nematostella vectensis is potentially immortal. Using molecular genetic methods, ...
Canine DNA test ‘reveals’ woman has genes from three dog breeds
The reliability of a Toronto DNA testing company is put to the test after an American journalist sent a sample ...
What if your ability to trust is based on your genes?
Trust enables the proper functioning of a society, from interpersonal relationships to the political field. According to a new study ...
Our genes influence our relationships and our trust in politicians, study reveals
Trust enables the proper functioning of a society, from interpersonal relationships to the political field. According to a new study ...
Activity levels of four genes linked to diagnosis of severity of pediatric appendicitis
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain A multi-institutional team of medical researchers has discovered that measuring the activity of four specific genes ...
Researchers identify genes and cell types that may play a causal role in the primary formation of open-angle glaucoma
Analysis workflow from POAG and IOP GWAS to causal regulatory mechanisms, genes, pathways and cell types. A Genome-wide POAG and ...
Key genes linked to DNA damage and human diseases discovered
Loss of Dscc1 leads to early developmental defects and increased genomic instability. AHeart and liver abnormalities Dscc1−/− E14.5 mouse embryos. ...
