Genetics

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PARKINSONS

Common genetic marker associated with faster Parkinson's disease progression

Medical researchers have identified a specific genetic marker in the GBA1 gene that signals a faster progression of Parkinson’s disease. By …
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A clinical laboratory microscope focusing on genetic sequencing samples for Parkinson's disease research.
Clinical lab technician reviewing genetic test results on a high-resolution medical monitor in a hospital setting.
MEDSCAPE

Genetic Testing Before Prescribing: Routine or Selective?

Spain’s healthcare system is shifting its approach to personalized medicine. With the creation of the Common C…
2h ago
A conceptual graphic representing DNA strands being modified in a laboratory setting for genetic research.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

New base editing techniques accurately modify genes in human embryos

Scientists at Columbia University have reached a milestone in genetic research. A new study published in Natur…
7h ago
Researchers at the lab analyzing genomic data to study how caloric restriction impacts DNA mutation rates in mice.
NYU LANGONE

Feeding Mice Fewer Calories Reduces DNA Mutations

Researchers have found a clear connection between diet and genetic stability in a recent study published in th…
9h ago
A toddler named Leo Miller holds a toy while sitting on a rug, reflecting his battle with a rare genetic disorder.
HEALTH

Austin toddler battles ultra-rare genetic disease, family seeks funding for life-saving treatment

Two-year-old Leo Miller from Austin is fighting for his life against Niemann-Pic…
11h ago
Genetic research visual showing DNA strands and protein interactions in a clinical lab setting.
UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN

New genetic map helps track aggressive prostate cancer development

Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer among men, but until no…
13h ago
A person looking at a document while holding their head in their hands in a dimly lit office setting.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Scientists Identified a New Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline. It’s Not Genetics

New research suggests that your long-term financial health might play a bigger r…
17h ago
Comparison of a long cylindrical wax gourd next to a round wax gourd in a laboratory setting.
GUANGXI UNIVERSITY

How a Single Gene Decides Whether a Wax Gourd Grows Long or Round | Newswise

Scientists at Guangxi University have cracked the code on why wax gourds grow in…
21h ago
A stylized digital illustration of a DNA double helix strand being manipulated by medical tools.
CRISPR

The promise and peril of gene editing

A 6-year-old girl named Mei has died after receiving an experimental CRISPR gene…
23h ago
Dr. Elena Vance reviewing genetic sequencing data on a laboratory monitor during a research presentation.
NATURE GENETICS

Scientists Find More Than 1,000 Genetic Variants Linked to Personality

Researchers have taken a significant step in understanding why people act the wa…
1d ago
A computer-generated visualization of DNA regulatory motifs showing patterns of genetic activity.
DEEPMIND

AlphaGenome Atlas maps billions of genetic changes with AI

Google DeepMind has launched the AlphaGenome Atlas, a new AI-driven resource tha…
1d ago
Professor Ben Carter standing in a modern Purdue laboratory with white lab equipment in the background.
PURDUE

Biochemistry prepares young undergraduates for graduate school and biotech careers with new molecular genetics course

Purdue University is launching a new molecular genetics course within its Depart…
1d ago
Dr. Elena Vance in a lab examining genetic data on a screen, marking the breakthrough in epigenetic gene regulation.
GENOMIC STUDIES

A Newer Kind of Gene Editing Promises to Edit ‘Nurture’ Over ‘Nature’

Scientists at the Institute for Genomic Studies have reached a major milestone i…
1d ago
Pharvaris CEO Berndt Modig speaking during a business update about company clinical trial progress.
PHARVARIS

Pharvaris’ stock jumps on pivotal success in rare genetic disease

Pharvaris stock rose on September 8, 2026, following positive results from a piv…
1d ago
Digital visualization of the human genome represented as a complex multi-layered data map on a computer screen.
GOOGLE

AlphaGenome Atlas: Molecular predictions for 9 Billion human DNA variants

Google DeepMind has launched AlphaGenome Atlas, a massive new platform designed …
1d ago
Close up of a human face partially composed of glowing DNA strands representing genetic influence on personality.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Your personality may be more genetic than scientists realized

Scientists have uncovered a major link between our DNA and our personalities. A …
1d ago
Dr. Lynn Petukhova from NYU Grossman School of Medicine discussing the genetic impact of GLP-1 drugs on hair follicles.
NYU GROSSMAN

Study Uncovers First Genetic Link Between GLP-1RA Use and Male-Pattern Hair Loss

A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology has identified a genetic lin…
1d ago
Visualization of pink towers representing genetic variants in a 3D landscape of the human genome.
GOOGLE

New Google DeepMind atlas could transform our understanding of genetic diseases

Google DeepMind has launched the AlphaGenome Atlas, a new database containing pr…
1d ago
Brendan Scallan sits on his ATV after a race, holding a trophy and wearing his racing gear.
FOXP1

‘Just born to ride it’: Boy with rare genetic disorder defies diagnosis, races ATVs

Brendan Scallan was told he would never ride an ATV. After a diagnosis of the ra…
1d ago
Microscopic view of condensed euchromatin domains showing how cohesin keeps neighboring genomic regions separated.
GENETICS

Active genome regions are not simply open: they form compact domains that cohesin keeps from mixing

For decades, scientists viewed active DNA, known as euchromatin, as a loose and …
2d ago
A conceptual view of digital DNA strands and code representing a security breach at a genomic testing facility.
BAYLOR GENETICS

News - Genetic testing giant hit by data breach affecting 2.8 million

Baylor Genetics, a major player in DNA diagnostics and hereditary medicine, conf…
2d ago
Scientific visualization showing complex genetic variations and pathways identified through new organoid modeling research.
AUTISM

New methods to contextualize autism-linked genes, and more

Autism research is entering a new phase of precision. A persistent challenge in …
2d ago
Medical staff monitoring an infant patient in a clinical room at Duke Children's Hospital during a therapy session.
DUKE

Baby with rare genetic disease shows progress after treatment at Duke Children's Hospital

Duke Children's Hospital has reported success in treating a pediatric patient wi…
2d ago
A 3D rendering showing a labyrinth of brain pathways with ladders providing exits.
GENETICS

Genetic study reveals shared pathways in OCD and tic disorders

A massive genetic study has identified 36 high-confidence genes linked to obsess…
2d ago
Brendan Scallan sitting on his ATV at a race track wearing his racing gear.
FOXP1

Louisiana boy with rare genetic disorder defies diagnosis, races ATVs

Brendan Scallan was told by doctors he would never ride an ATV. The Louisiana bo…
2d ago
A close-up illustration of a DNA double helix with molecular markers attached to a chromosome.
RESEARCH

How chemical tags on a dopamine gene are linked to teen creativity

Researchers have discovered a link between chemical tags on a specific gene and …
2d ago
A scientist reviewing genetic sequencing data on a high-resolution display in a clinical laboratory setting.
GENOMICINSTITUTE

New framework boosts the accuracy of disease risk prediction from genetic data

Genetic disease identification has long been a slow and often frustrating proces…
2d ago
Agnes McCaffrey and retired FDNY Lt. Jim McCaffrey holding a photo of FDNY Battalion Chief Orio Palmer.
OCME

25 years later, forensic analysts use genetic genealogy in push to identify remains of nearly 1100 World Trade Center victims

Nearly 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, the New York City Office of Chief Medica…
2d ago
A cylindrical cryptex puzzle device with rotating letter rings on a table at the Open Sauce science fair.
NORTHEASTERN

The bioinformatics escape room where guests become genetic detectives

Science fans at the Open Sauce fair in San Mateo recently took on a unique chall…
2d ago
A medical researcher reviewing blood protein data to identify new genetic markers for Alzheimer's disease.
ALZHEIMER'S

Scientists Discover Four New Alzheimer’s Risk Genes

Researchers have discovered four new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, provid…
3d ago
One-year-old Lorelei Dunn receiving care from her mother in their Waterford home.
CACNA1E

Waterford family fights for treatment, awareness for daughter with rare genetic disorder

A young girl from Waterford is at the center of an urgent push for medical aware…
3d ago
A research scientist works in a clinical laboratory setting to analyze genomic data samples.
BAYLOR GENETICS

Major genetic-testing firm says hack compromised sensitive patient data

Baylor Genetics, a major provider of genomic testing, recently confirmed that a …
3d ago
A stylized DNA helix blending into a silhouette of a pregnant woman to represent the genetic study of gestational traits.
GENETICS

Genome-wide study reveals context-specific genetics of gestational traits

A massive new study involving over 121,000 pregnancies has changed how we view t…
3d ago
A clinical geneticist examines digital DNA sequences on a computer screen to determine links to neurological health.
THE JACKSON LABORATORY

Cerebral palsy has a genetic puzzle doctors are still trying to solve

Cerebral palsy is often described as a single condition, but new research sugges…
3d ago
A graphic showing the Baylor Genetics logo with a background warning about a 2.8 million person data breach.
BAYLORGENETICS

Baylor Genetics data breach may have affected 2.8 million people

A massive data breach at Baylor Genetics has impacted more than 2.8 million peop…
3d ago
Dr. Luke Laffin presenting clinical trial results regarding CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing at a cardiology conference.
CLEVELAND CLINIC

Positive Effects of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing for Dyslipidemia Endure Through 1 Year

New clinical data from the 2026 European Society of Cardiology Congress shows th…
3d ago
Close up illustration of human DNA strands representing genetic variants in medical research.
PARKINSONS

Study points to genetic variant in over 25 % of Ashkenazi Jews with Parkinson’s

A large-scale global study has provided new clarity on the genetic markers assoc…
3d ago
Robotic arm of an Opentrons OT-2 system pipetting reagents into a 96-well plate for cell-free protein synthesis.
HARVARD

Automated prototyping of genetic codes

Scientists have introduced a new automated system called AGENTEX that allows res…
3d ago
A computational visualization showing the integration of different molecular data layers within a tissue sample.
BIOTECHNOLOGY

Scalable, generalizable and uncertainty-aware integration of spatial multiomics across diverse modalities and platforms with SCIGMA

Spatial multiomics is changing how we view disease, but the sheer volume and var…
4d ago
Microscopic view of skin tissue cells showing mutation patterns used in dermatology cancer research.
ONCOLOGY

Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma Shows Genetic Similarity to CSCC

Recent research published in JAMA Dermatology offers new insight into the classi…
4d ago
A person holding a raw egg as part of a food safety demonstration regarding the recent salmonella outbreak.
HAPPY HENS

Genetic testing links regional salmonella outbreak to Ramona farm eggs: SD County

Health officials confirmed on Friday that a regional salmonella outbreak has bee…
4d ago
A molecular model of the RNA polymerase enzyme processing synthetic genetic base pairs in a laboratory setting.
UCSD

Breakthrough Helps Expand Genetic Alphabet - UC San Diego Health Science - OncoDaily

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have unlocked a major miles…
4d ago
Dr. Matthew State and Dr. Nevan Krogan discussing protein mapping research in a laboratory setting.
UCSF

UC scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism

Researchers at UCSF have released a new molecular atlas that marks a shift in ho…
4d ago
Close-up of a complex DNA helix model showing eight distinct base pairs under microscopic visualization.
UCSD

Life uses 4 DNA letters. Scientists just made 8 work

All life on Earth runs on a four-letter genetic alphabet. That changed this week…
4d ago
Rosa and Carmen Rivoira standing in their family home in Buenos Aires where they manage their mother's care.
GENETICS

GRN gene: When genetic information upends life

For some families, a medical diagnosis is only the beginning of a long, uncertai…
4d ago
Close-up rendering of DNA helix structures illustrating the expansion of the genetic alphabet to eight base pairs.
UCSD

Research reveals how natural enzymes transcribe expanded eight-letter genetic code

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have hit a significant mil…
5d ago
Yang Sun, professor of ophthalmology, explains the TIGRa gene activation tool which targets retinal nerve cells.
STANFORD

New gene activation tool may do what CRISPR cannot: work inside the body

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have developed a new gene-editing tool called TI…
5d ago
A spatial map showing tumor cell growth patterns and metastatic seeding within lung tissue.
NATURE GENETICS

Spatiotemporal lineage tracing reveals the dynamic spatial architecture of tumor growth and metastasis

Scientists have mapped the spatial growth patterns of lung cancer, revealing how…
5d ago
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