Across two new papers published Wednesday (July 23) in the journal Nature, scientists sequenced the DNA of 1,084 people around the world. They leveraged recent technological advancements to analyze ...

Zoonoses—diseases that spread from animals to humans—began to gain prevalence some 6,500 years ago with the rise of animal ...

To explain genomics in simple terms and its importance genetics as a scientific field comes from the work of Gregor Mendel in the 19th century. The term ‘Genetics’ was introduced by English biologist ...

Gene-edited animals or plants wouldn’t have a chance if released into a barren habitat or a poaching hotspot. Genomic tools ...

Three applications for gene editing in conservation are restoring lost variation and facilitated adaptation as well as ...

History, Year 8 (v8.4) The way Polynesian societies used environmental resources (sustainably and unsustainably), including ...

Her first child, a boy called Caleb, stopped breathing when he was just 19 days old. The second, Patrick, was pronounced dead at eight months, and the third, Sarah, was found blue and motionless when ...

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method that could make this a reality for families at risk of passing on certain genetic conditions. This method, called the three-parent DNA technique, is ...

Mitochondrial replacement therapy, a breakthrough IVF-based technique, gives families with a history of mitochondrial ...

Gene editing may hold the key to rescuing endangered species—not just by preserving them, but by restoring their lost genetic ...

Researchers report that eight healthy babies were born with the help of a technique that uses DNA from three people to help ...

England [UK], July 19 (ANI): Gene editing technologies, such as those used in agriculture and de-extinction efforts, can be ...