Genetics

Found results: 1435

Genetics

Not only Helicobacter

Alleles of genes associated with an increased risk of duodenal ulcer have been found.

12.07.2022
Genetics

Dangerous Neanderthal genes

For every fifth European, the dosages of common drugs should be adjusted to reduce the risks of toxicity.

11.07.2022
Genetics

Hidden danger

A mutation in the X chromosome can cause miscarriage or the development of a serious genetic disease in a child.

06.07.2022
Genetics

The new "Alzheimer's gene"

One of the mutations in the MGMT gene increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease in women by 1.4 times, and the second – by 2 times.

01.07.2022
Genetics

Journey to the center of the genome

From the first study of the behavior of chromosomes in dividing cells to the current state of genome sequencing and decoding.

30.06.2022
Genetics

The error of evolution

Blondes, redheads, people with light eyes are becoming less common. However, scientists do not assume the complete disappearance of blondes.

16.06.2022
Genetics

Hunting for DNA

A person is not legally protected from the secret collection and illegal use of DNA.

15.06.2022
Genetics

Frail and stupid

Mice with a violation of the mitochondrial ribosome assembly mechanism turned out to be weak and did not respond to learning at all.

09.06.2022
Genetics

African Americans and Afro-Africans

The assessment of the genetic risk of diseases for African Americans cannot be applied to residents of sub-Saharan Africa.

07.06.2022
Genetics

Your genes can be hacked

The DNA sequencing machines of the monopoly firm Illumina have been threatened by a cyberattack.

06.06.2022
Genetics

Genome for $100

The US startup Ultima Genomics claims that its technology will allow sequencing the complete human genome for a hundred dollars.

02.06.2022
Genetics

Genes and life expectancy

Molecular biologist Niklas Brandborg explains why genes do not play a significant role in life expectancy.

01.06.2022
Genetics

Homo hybridus

Interview with the authors of the new book "Human Evolution. Bones, genes and culture" by Doctors of Biological Sciences Alexander Markov and Elena Naimark.

27.05.2022
Genetics

Tweezers for chromosomes

Laser tweezers will reveal chromosomal rearrangements – the main cause of spontaneous abortions and many diseases.

26.05.2022
Genetics

Sunday reading (22.05)

Age-related hearing loss, breast cancer in men and infertility, epigenetic clock and aging, personalized medicine and much more.

23.05.2022
Genetics

Sequencing Workshop

On May 16, 2022, the training course "Introduction to NGS technologies. Working with sequencing data".

20.05.2022
Genetics

Supersonic regeneration trigger

The Sonic hedgehog gene (Eng. "supersonic hedgehog"), involved in embryogenesis, triggers the regeneration of large bone injuries in adults.

19.05.2022
Genetics

Population genetics for dummies

If it is possible to determine from the genome where a person comes from, then why do scientists repeat that there are no "genetic markers of nationality"?

18.05.2022
Genetics

Predictor of mental disorders

Researchers have discovered the first powerful genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

17.05.2022