Gene associated with thinking skills found

Researchers have identified a gene mutation that is linked with thinking skills. The discovery can.

Mountain gorilla genome sequenced
Genome sequences shed light on population decline of Mountain Gorillas

The first project to sequence whole genomes from mountain gorillas has given scientists and conservationists.

biological clock to predict longivity
Scientists identify biological clock to predict longivity

A group of scientists has identified a biological clock that could help predict how long.

preclinical gene therapy
Pre-clinical studies reveal ways to reduce cancer risk with gene therapy vectors

National Institutes of Health researchers have uncovered a key factor in understanding the elevated cancer.

Malaria GWAS study
New genetic study sheds light on antimalarial drug resistance

The largest genome-wide association study to date of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum unveils a.

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‘Molecular scissors’ could prevent genetic diseases before conception

In a study published in the Nature Group journal Scientific Reports, the scientists used ‘molecular.

Illumina machines
Illumina launches new HiSeq instruments

llumina, Inc. today announced it has expanded the world’s most comprehensive next-generation sequencing (NGS) portfolio

DNA discovery makes possible new treatment for illnesses

New Zealand and Australian scientists have observed DNA moving between animal cells in a breakthrough.

Ancient Dog Bone
NHGRI/Smithsonian to sequence North America’s oldest dog relics

Eleven thousand years ago, Paleo-Indians roamed the dry grasslands of Northeast Colorado, hunting the dwindling.

The NHS England will sequence 100,000 genomes to tackle cancer and rare diseases

NHS England announced eleven centres across the country that will lead the way in delivering.