Human genetics provides clues to why DNA regulatory regions get 'loopy'
DNA transcription is the vital first step needed for switching on our genes. For a gene to be switched on, it must be acted ...
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Shared Mechanism Drives Enhancer Region Looping and Activation
Understanding enhancer function is very important, since they contain the majority of genetic variants (‘mutations’) associated with common diseases, such as autoimmune, metabolic and neurological ...
Obesity rare in rural children despite genetic susceptibility: study
Genetic study in Indian children reveals socioeconomic status significantly influences genetic susceptibility to childhood ...
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Our outer ears may have come from ancient fish gills, scientists discover
Scientists have traced the evolutionary origin of humans' outer ears to the gills of ancient fish through a series of ...
PacBio Technology Powers Landmark Multiomic Study Published in Nature Genetics
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 ...
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Our Ears Share a Common Ancestry with Fish Gills
The genes that build the cartilage of fish gills were repurposed to build the cartilage in mammals’ outer ears ...
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Why energy drinks could be risking your heart health
New research links energy drinks to heart risks particularly in those with genetic conditions raising serious concerns about their safety.