Y Chromosomes Shed Light Why Men Function Differently Than Women

Medicine & Technology Sep 25, 2020

Chromosomes contain the DNA which holds the genetic material. A new study on Y chromosomes sheds light on why men suffer differently than women from diseases like COVID-19.

Space's Harsh Environment Affects the Gut & Genes

Sep 10, 2020

The overall health of astronauts is affected by alterations in the gut microbiome due to space's harsh conditions. Genes can also be altered, such as changes in bone structure and in the immune system.

Scientists Uncover Genes that are Key to Health and Survival: Parkinson's Disease as a Case in Point

May 27, 2020

Genetic studies determine gene variations and mutations which can be 'turned off' for health and survival.

Why Do We Get Old?

Mar 15, 2020

Here's a scientific explanation of how genes and environment influence our health and longevity of our lives.

Too Lazy to Exercise? Is It Genetic?

Feb 28, 2020

In an attempt to figure out why individuals with a limited capacity to exercise behave the way they do, a team of researchers conducted a case study. After several tests, including genetic analysis, the scientists found that the mutated gene being examined "was the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) gene."

Gene Editing Tool was Modified to Improve Therapies for HIV

Nov 15, 2019

Researches have found a way to create a cheap and fast gene-editing tool that can help improve the therapies for HIV and other blood-related diseases.

Efficient Gene Silencing is Now Possible: Thanks To Gold-DNA Nanosunflowers

Nov 07, 2019

A group of reserachers discovered a gene silencing process that help with effictive and efficient delivery of genes. This process, made effective by a gold DNA nanosunflower, can help cure HIV, infertility and even cancer.

Male Or Female: New Study Shows Possibility of Segragating Sex Cells

Aug 16, 2019

A new study from Japan expressed the possibility of segragating sex cells for parents to choose the offspring they want.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

Jul 28, 2019

A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Study into Fungal Infection Shows Genetic Susceptibility in Hmong

Jul 16, 2019

Researchers discovered that Asians included those with a disappropriate danger of developing blastomycosis infections relative to other groups in the U.S. and they ruled out recreation and gardening practices

New Study Reveals Obesity could Stem from Genetic Disposition

Jul 12, 2019

A new study highlights how genetic predisposition could lead to higher rates of weight gain.

Scientists Conceive Fast Method for ‘Direct Evolution’ of Molecules

Jul 09, 2019

The team set up conditions so that the only mutant genes to thrive are the ones encoding proteins capable of accomplishing the desired function within the cells including activating a particular receptor or switching on specific genes

Synthesizing Chemical-Sensing Cells from Scratch

Jul 02, 2019

Researchers have discovered a way to make artificial cells interact with a wide range of chemicals

Researchers Identified New Mutation in the Leptin Gene

Jun 22, 2019

Researchers believe this new mutation could help them understand why people develop an excess of body fat

How Bacteria Protect Themselves from Plasma Treatment

Jun 20, 2019

Genetic changes that increase the number or activity of the respective gene products are more capable of protecting bacteria from the effect of plasma treatment