Endocrinolo Gene correction as a potential treatment for iron storage disease Adam M Hereditary primary hemochromatosis is one of the most common metabolic inborn errors in Europe. The body is overloaded with iron in this dis... read more
adn Immunity to the Black Death came at a cost to modern health. Adam M A genetic variant that increases the risk of Crohn's disease may have helped people survive the bubonic plague. Researchers looked for e... read more
adn Ancient DNA reveals the intimate social lives of Siberian Neandertals. Adam M Individuals lived in small groups of close relatives, and DNA from a group of Neandertals who lived together and a couple of others who live... read more
Genetics Cooperative sperm outrun loners in the mating race Adam M Swimming in groups aids sperm retention in the reproductive tract. On their way to fertilize a female egg cell, bull sperm that clusters tog... read more
Genetics The early embryo is in charge at the start of life. Adam M One frequently believes that the early embryo is fragile and requires assistance. However, during the early stages of development, it has t... read more
Biology How to Locate Cell Cluster Marker Genes Adam M A biological sample contains thousands of cells, each of which is unique and can be examined individually, cell by cell. They can be classi... read more
Genetics A new method advances the study of gene activity regulation. Adam M The researchers describe the development of a chemical-based sequencing method that can quantify multiple epigenetic markers at the same ti... read more
Animals Ghost DNA from hybrid coyotes may be able to save endangered red wolves. Adam M A hidden reservoir of red wolf DNA has been discovered in coyotes in southwestern Louisiana, which could be used to help the endangered wo... read more
Biology A softer form of CRISPR may be able to edit genes more precisely. Adam M Off-target mutations can occur with CRISPR gene editing, but this appears to be less common with an enzyme that cuts one of the DNA stran... read more
Archaeology Ice Age wolf DNA reveals that dogs descended from 2 separate wolf populations. Adam M An international team of geneticists and archaeologists led by the Francis Crick Institute discovered that dogs' ancestors can be tra... read more
Genetics Scientists unravel genetic mystery of rare neurodevelopmental disorder, providing definitive diagnoses for 21 families worldwide Adam M 15 more genetic variants in the KCNK9 gene that cause a neurodevelopmental disease have been uncovered by a joint team of scientists led b... read more
Biology Pediatric T-acute leukemia now has a new successful combination therapy. Adam M The most common cancer in children is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). T-ALL leukemia , which emerges from early T lineage cells, has a ... read more
Biology New study offers a 'big picture' of Europe's genetic landscape Adam M genetic landscape A new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences examining population genetics across Europe has looked... read more
Biology Decoding a key cell component atom by atom Adam M Decoding a key cell Whatever you're doing, whether you're driving a car, walking, or even at your laziest, eating potato chips and w... read more