Anxiety may be controlled by a genetic 'switch'
An area in the human and mouse genome has been found to contain DNA that controls genes involved in anxiety...
The total genetic information of an organism. A complete copy of the genome is found in most body cells.
by Jake Knox
An area in the human and mouse genome has been found to contain DNA that controls genes involved in anxiety...
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by Rebecca Robb
This ELSI Friday Forum focused on polygenic risk scores: an assessment and prediction of an individual's risk with regards to certain genetic traits or illnesses based on their phenotype...
by BioNews
New genetic markers that drive the development of type 2 diabetes and other vascular diseases have been identified...
The frequency of genetic variants associated with the risk of developing disease varies between groups of people with different ancestries, according to a large US study...
145 genes have been identified as key to maintaining genome stability, protection, repair, and preventing DNA damage...
Viral genetic material, integrated into our DNA millions of years ago, has an essential role in a key early stage in embryo development...
by Yan Lau
A genome-edited pig liver effectively filtered blood in a brain-dead man for three days, showcasing a potential temporary solution for acute liver failure...
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