Genome assemblies from 65 individuals, representing a variety of the world’s populations, are advancing the scientific exploration of complex genetic structural variation. Structural variations are ...

Today, population databases are a cornerstone of human genetics. By cataloguing genetic variation observed in tens to hundreds of thousands of individuals, these large-scale resources provide crucial ...

A new review highlights how human evolution has shaped the presence of pathogenic variations in DNA damage repair (DDR) genes, offering a new perspective on why modern populations face increased ...

Whether you are lucky enough to have a cat companion or must merely live this experience vicariously through cat videos, Felis catus is a familiar and comforting presence in our daily lives. Unlike ...

Whether we are writing an email, rushing for a bus, or humming a tune, every thought, feeling, and action relies on communication between our roughly 100 billion nerve cells. This exchange of ...

Prostate cancer has distinct genetic properties in different groups of men that can be targeted to improve patient outcomes, UVA Cancer Center researchers have discovered. Based on new findings in ...

The extent of genetic variation and its influence on gene expression is still being characterized, as the regulation of specific genes is highly dependent on tissue and cellular context 1,2.

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Invited Expert Review, researchers from the University of Haifa have synthesized cutting-edge findings on Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), revealing how this complex ...

April 9 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds readers! Today we feature a pair of studies that took a deeper dive into the effects of GLP-1 drugs being widely used for weight loss and diabetes. We also ...

Birds have a dazzling display of patterns, from muted colors to vivid and striking hues. For a long time, scientists believed that the evolution of these traits was a slow process that took place when ...

April 10 (Reuters) - Weight-loss responses to GLP-1 obesity drugs, and risks of side effects, may be linked to genetic variants, according to a study conducted by DNA-testing service 23AndMe. The ...