In this Review, Shao et al. discuss experimental and computational advances in single-cell DNA sequencing, insights into somatic genetic variation during normal development and in disease ...

Your genetics (traits passed from parents to children) and family history can increase your risk of developing depression. The condition is about 40% heritable (meaning there's a 40% chance of ...

Finding a lump or bump on your dog can trigger a wave of fear and anxiety, especially if it suddenly sprouts out of nowhere. More often than not, our minds immediately jump to the worst case scenario: ...

Genetic markers are DNA sequences with known physical locations on chromosomes. They are points of variation that can be used to identify individuals or species, or may be used to associate an ...

By chemically analyzing crystals in ... Feb. 25, 2025 — A new study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a dramatic loss of genetic variation during the course of their evolution ...

We all love a good “Wait, what?!” moment—and the world is full of them. From the oddities of nature to the quirks of history ...

Apr. 18, 2025 — A new study provides solutions to the pressing need to identify factors that influence Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk or resistance while providing an ... Key Enzyme in Lipid ...

Discussions about ethics are important in many aspects of health care but are especially critical when the health care includes genetic testing. There are several aspects of genetic testing that ...

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs,” demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and the disarmament of the militant group. Abbas ...

Dogs have clinched the top spot in America’s heart, being the preferred companion in millions of households, overshadowing cats. This enduring love for pets is mirrored in the pet industry’s financial ...

A bill that would prohibit public money from funding lab experimentation on cats and dogs for the benefit of humans is making its way through the Oregon Legislature. The protect “Fluffy and Fido ...

The Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Thalassaemia Prevention Act 2025, making it mandatory for all students to undergo genetic disease testing — including for thalassaemia — at the time ...