Category: Genetics
Are Intelligent People More Likely to Hold Left-Wing Views?
A recent study published in the journal Intelligence has sparked discussions around the correlation between intelligence and political beliefs. The research, conducted by psychology researchers[more...]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Genetic and Cellular Insights
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects over a million people in the U.S. with steadily increasing numbers. The disease impairs a person's[more...]
Glowing Firefly Petunias: A Botanical Wonder of Bioluminescence
It's a plant unlike any other - the firefly petunias, genetically modified to emit their own enchanting light through bioluminescence, have captured the imagination of[more...]
Unraveling the Genetic Roots of Left-Handedness: Insights from UK Biobank Data
Article: A recent study utilizing UK Biobank data has uncovered rare genetic variants associated with left-handedness, shedding light on the intricate interplay between genetics, brain[more...]
The Genetics of Left-Handedness: Unraveling the Mysteries of Rare Variants
A new study from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in the Netherlands has uncovered an intriguing association between rare genetic variants and left-handedness in[more...]
Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of Sugarcane: A Major Breakthrough in Crop Biotechnology
The world's most harvested crop by tonnage, sugarcane has historically played a significant role in global trade and geopolitics. However, while traditional breeding methods have[more...]
Uncovering the Genetic Mystery of Human Taillessness
Article The absence of tails in humans and great apes, a distinguishing characteristic of most vertebrate animals, has captivated scientists for years. While tails serve[more...]
Is There a Cure for HIV on the Horizon? Scientists Zap Virus Out of Infected Cells
In a groundbreaking development, scientists from Amsterdam UMC have successfully utilized gene-editing technology to eliminate all traces of the HIV virus from infected cells in[more...]
Ancient Genetic Study Reveals Strategies to Avoid Inbreeding Among Stone Age Hunter-Gatherers
Ancient DNA from some of Europe's last hunter-gatherers has shed light on the cultural strategies employed to avoid inbreeding in these communities. The study, published[more...]
Remains of Missing Teenager Identified 54 Years After Disappearance
The remains of Sandra Young, a Grant High School student who went missing in 1968 or 1969, have finally been identified, the Oregon State Police[more...]
