Entire human genome sequenced
Nearly two decades after the initial release of the human genome sequence, scientists have published the first gap-less, complete sequence...
One of two chromosomes that determine biological sex. Human males have an X and Y chromosome, whereas females have two X chromosomes.
Nearly two decades after the initial release of the human genome sequence, scientists have published the first gap-less, complete sequence...
The Centre for Bioethics and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, presented a fascinating talk on the opportunities for great medical advancements, and grave harm, presented to researchers by CRISPR/Cas9 and other apporaches to genome editing...
A personal memoir and tribute to Professor Joy Delhanty. Mentor, scientist, friend...
Rare genetic variants in the GIGYF1 gene that increase an man's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by six-fold, have been identified by researchers at the University of Cambridge...
As a human geneticist I've always been interested in anything DNA-related, whether this is a book, research paper, film, or documentary. I never expected, however, that DNA would be the focus of a semi-documentary/semi-intellectual reality TV show, hosted by Stacey Dooley...
by Emma Lamb
The largest study to date into unexplained infertility in men has been conducted by UK and Estonian researchers...
Two new studies highlight the underlying genetic causes that begin to explain why some COVID-19 patients suffer worse symptoms than others....
Dr Sharon Moalem's most recent book, The Better Half - On the genetic superiority of women, has a rather bold objective and that is to persuade you that woman are genetically superior to men...
A genetic reason for testicular tissue developing in people with female chromosomes has been identified...
The birth of extremely rare semi-identical, or sesquizygotic, twins has been reported in Brisbane, Australia...
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