Tag: genetic

New genome editing approach restores hearing in preclinical models of adults with genetic deafness

A team led by Mass Eye and Ear researchers has demonstrated for the first time…

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Genetic patterns of the world’s farmed, domesticated foxes revealed via historical deep dive

Domesticated animals play a prominent role in our society, with two-thirds of American families enjoying…

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Researchers find long-term genetic stability in a Panamanian hybrid zone of manakin birds

We often think of species as separate and distinct, but sometimes they can interbreed and…

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Scientists discover a genetic ‘off switch’ in legume plants that limits their biological ability to obtain nutrients

A team of international scientists has discovered for the first time a genetic 'off switch'…

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Finding hidden genetic treasures: study reveals untapped diversity in historic wheat collections

A decade-long collaborative study has discovered enormous genetic potential yet untapped in modern wheat varieties.…

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Nile perch invasion caused genetic bottlenecks in endemic Lake Victoria cichlids

Newly found evidence shows that the rise of the exotic Nile perch in Lake Victoria…

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New technology reveals the first signs of genetic mutations

Mutations are changes in the molecular 'letters' that make up the DNA code, the blueprint…

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The genetic ‘switches’ of bone growth

In mammals, only 3% of the genome consists of coding genes that, when transcribed into…

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Socioeconomic status can influence genetic risk for many complex diseases

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain Differences in socioeconomic status (SES) are known to be associated with…

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Is a long life without disease possible? A rare genetic syndrome may lead the way

Ecuadorian doctor Jaime Guevara Aguirre examines patients Maritza Valarezo (L) and her sister ... Lugartda,…

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