Like an instruction manual, the genome groups genes together for convenience
Every living organism’s cell has a complete copy of DNA, life’s instruction book, which is condensed tightly in chromosomes. Every […]
Using computational tools to investigate gene transcription networks in large collections of brain tissues, a scientific team has identified a […] By combing through the entire genetic sequences of a person with a lung scarring disease and 13 of the person’s […] Chronic cocaine use changes gene expression in the hippocampus, according to research in mice recently published in JNeurosci. Chronic drug […] People have been wondering if there’s a “gay gene” for as long as we can remember. The biggest study on […] In a new Yale-led study, investigators have revealed previously unknown factors that contribute to the hardening of arteries and plaque […] A pair of new journal articles by researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine indicate that both genetic […] Inside the brains of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease, is a telltale sign that marks almost […] Predicting the impact of DNA sequence variants is important for sorting disease-associated variants (DVs) from neutral variants. Korean researchers at […] A three-fold jump since 1975 in the percentage of adults worldwide who are obese has been driven mainly by a […]Genes
Scientists identify gene as master regulator in schizophrenia: Finding may offer a key target for future treatments
Gene coding error found in rare, inherited form of lung-scarring disorder linked to short telomeres: Genetic flaw may become part of a small but growing list of diagnostic markers for inherited ‘short telomere’ diseases
Chronic cocaine use modifies gene expression: Findings illuminate mechanism of drug memory formation
New Study Finds Many Genes Influence Sexuality
Promising approach to reducing plaque in arteries
Causes of vitiligo (blotchy loss of skin color)
Key gene behind hallmark of Lou Gehrig’s disease identified
Evolutionary coupling analysis identifies the impact of disease-associated variants
Genes, yes, but obesity pandemic mostly down to diet: study