The physical characteristics of an organism, as distinguished from its genetic make up (genotype).
Endocrine disorder 'polycystic ovary syndrome' has been renamed 'polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome' to better reflect the clinical features of the condition...
The International Society for Stem Cell Research has published recommended updates to its guidance concerning human stem-cell-based embryo models...
The largest ever international twin study has uncovered genetic markers that could explain why people respond differently to similar environmental pressures...
Male fetuses and adult sons of women who smoke while pregnant exhibit more changes in gene expression than females...
Mice have been created with woolly mammoth-inspired traits using genome editing in de-extinction efforts.
The latest PET event, held in partnership with Genomics England, explored how the Generation Study – which involves sequencing the whole genomes of 100,000 newborn babies – is being implemented, and the benefits and risks that may be involved...
A father's diet before conception influences the likelihood of their child developing metabolic diseases, including diabetes, due to changes in sperm RNA...
A genetic link between the characteristics of growth spurts during puberty and health conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, later in life has been uncovered...
Do we need to prepare for a technology that may put into question the very nature of being human? Noor Siddiqui, the founder of Orchid Health, discuses how the company is using gene technology so people can 'have healthy babies'...
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