Genetics

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Genetics

Cancer will be put on the counter

The "mitochondrial counter" – the number of adenine–guanine substitutions in the mitochondrial genome - can be used to diagnose cancer.

31.10.2019
Genetics

The "anxiety gene"

When it is "turned off", a neurological disorder begins in mice, similar in symptoms to an anxiety disorder in humans.

29.10.2019
Genetics

Is schizophrenia reversible?

A gene has been found whose decreased function leads to disorders characteristic of schizophrenia, and normalization of its expression leads to the reverse development of symptoms.

28.10.2019
Genetics

There is no need to choose

The polygenic assessment is not yet accurate enough to predict the growth or IQ level of the unborn child.

28.10.2019
Genetics

Cancer and microorganisms

Thanks to the identification of bacteria and viruses associated with various types of cancer, new vaccines may be developed in the future.

23.10.2019
Genetics

Cheaper and more efficient

Swedish scientists have developed a method for identifying aggressive tumors by changing the number of copies of genes and chromosomes.

22.10.2019
Genetics

The third "short sleep gene"

Doctors have found another mutation that allows its carriers to sleep for 4.3-5.5 hours a day and get enough sleep.

17.10.2019
Genetics

Suicidal altruists

What is the evolutionary significance of suicidal altruists in nature and why are the cells of the body identical, but their functions are different.

08.10.2019
Genetics

Gene with interruptions

Mikhail Gelfand – on the discontinuous structure of the gene, increasing the diversity of genes and the evolutionary benefits of alternative splicing.

07.10.2019
Genetics

Cancer Advocate

The "enzyme of immortality" of cancer cells discovered a new function – their protection. Suppressing it will help create a cure for cancer.

04.10.2019
Genetics

Just for you

Complete sequencing of the genome of a malignant neoplasm will help to develop an individual approach to the treatment of each patient.

02.10.2019
Genetics

Sorry, we made a mistake

The authors of the article on the link between the CCR5Δ32 mutation and an increased risk of death from all causes asked Nature Medicine to withdraw their work.

30.09.2019
Genetics

Portrait of a Denisovan

Epigenetics helped scientists reconstruct the phenotypic features of Denisovans and the portrait of a girl from Denisova Cave.

24.09.2019
Genetics

microRNAs and obesity

Mice with elevated levels of miR-26 were very resistant to weight gain and, despite a high-fat diet, practically did not get fat.

24.09.2019
Genetics

The autism gene exists

An anonymous sperm donor with two mutations – in the MBD1 and SHANK1 genes – passed on autism to at least 12 of his descendants.

18.09.2019
Genetics

Talents and mutants

The spread of genetic tests can completely change the sport of high achievements – and not for the better.

10.09.2019
Genetics

Genotype and phenotype

A conversation with biologist Svetlana Borinskaya about genetic diseases, gene therapy and the effects of the environment on humans.

06.09.2019
Genetics

Are they not born, but become?

Homosexuality is influenced by hundreds or even thousands of genes, each of which has its own very modest effect.

04.09.2019