Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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The total genetic information of an organism. A complete copy of the genome is found in most body cells.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
A mother's genes, if not passed on, could still affect a child's weight
The portions of a mother's genome that influence a child's weight can include genes not inherited by the child, according to new research...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Large scale study reveals areas of the genome associated with ME/CFS
Genetic differences found in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) may provide evidence that genetics plays a role in the condition...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Newborn genomes and the NHS Ten-Year Plan: visionary leap or overreach?
Genomics has the potential to reshape the NHS into a more proactive, cost-efficient, and patient-responsive system, writes Zeenat Beebeejaun. But it can only do so if built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and fairness...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Genetic basis of stuttering discovered
In the largest study of its kind, a clear genetic basis has been found for the speech condition of stuttering...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Most complete overview of the human genome revealed
Synergistic evidence from two studies published in Nature this week have updated our understanding of the human genome...
Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
Sperm RNA may predict embryo quality
Small RNA molecules in sperm are important for embryo development and may act as biomarkers for sperm and embryo quality, a new study has shown...
Image by Matthew Daniels via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts human cells, showing the stages of cell division.
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.