Genetic study in Indian children reveals socioeconomic status significantly influences genetic susceptibility to childhood ...

New research links energy drinks to heart risks particularly in those with genetic conditions raising serious concerns about their safety.

For most people, consuming foods with MSG does not cause migraines or headaches, suggesting that such sensitivity may be less ...

DNA transcription is the vital first step needed for switching on our genes. For a gene to be switched on, it must be acted ...

New sequencing approach resolves the genetic complexity of a rare Mendelian conditionMENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leader in high-quality, long-read ...

Scientists have traced the evolutionary origin of humans' outer ears to the gills of ancient fish through a series of ...

In a major breakthrough, researchers in the UK have discovered a potential root cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition that affects millions globally. The discovery could revolutionize ...

Established in October 2024 and the largest of its kind in South-east Asia, the Ocular Genetics Service (OGS) provides a centralised and specialised approach to diagnosing and managing inherited ...

Polygenic scores (PGS) are metrics used to estimate the genetic predisposition of people to developing specific mental health conditions, personality traits or diseases. In recent years ...

For 30 years, researchers have known that Huntington's is caused by an inherited mutation in the Huntingtin (HTT) gene, but they didn't know how the mutation causes brain cell death. A study ...

In addition to opening a new window into how human genetic mutations can operate, the researchers hope that their insights lead to new strategies that improve or ultimately save the lives of people ...

Whole genome sequencing, which is also being used widely to improve treatments of difficult-to-diagnose diseases as well as for genetic screening of newborns, has given hope to patients with ...