DNA fluidity has “profound implications” for genetic screening, say Yale scientists
The idea that every cell in our body contains identical DNA is incorrect, with scientists discovering that genetic variations are…
Twin-study shows eating disorders influenced by genetics
Genetics may make some women more vulnerable to the pressure of being thin, say Michigan State University researchers who also…
Robot probe maps brain neuron activity faster, more accurately
Researchers at MIT and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a robotic probe to automate the process of finding…
Single gene mutation responsible for modern humans
Scientists believe that the appearance of a partial, duplicate copy of a gene, occurring around the time that the Australopithecus…
Studies slam DIY genetic tests
The direct-to-consumer genetic tests offered by deCODEme and 23andMe give inaccurate predictions of disease risks and regulatory authorities should consider…
New evidence that ADHD is genetic
The results of genetic analysis of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) published in The Lancet reveal they were more likely…
DNA surname profiling mooted in UK
Scientists at the Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester (UL) are exploring the potential link between surname and…
Second Agricultural Revolution In The Offing
Scientists at the John Innes Centre, Norwich and Washington State University, have managed to trigger nodulation in legumes, a key…
Sex – Evolution’s Janitor
Asexual reproduction leads to a faster accumulation of bad mutations, says a report in this week’s issue of Science. Indiana…
Darwin’s Dilemma Solved?
The New York Academy of Sciences Readers & Writers lecture series will play host to biologists Marc Kirschner and John…
DNA Error Tolerance Points To Life’s Warm Beginnings
The Journal of Molecular Evolution has published a new theory explaining why the language of our genes is more complex…
Darwinian Principles Used To Breed Winning Race Cars
University College London scientists have developed a technique that ‘breeds’ winning Formula One cars. By applying Darwinian principles to the…