Tag: DNA
RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know
We can already tinker with human DNA to treat diseases. But being able to edit RNA allows for even more precision – and fewer risks.
A single atom can change the colour of a bird. These are the genes responsible
New research reveals how parrots and finches develop their extraordinary colours – and shows that evolution is an ongoing process.
How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s
The world’s largest genetic study on the size of specific brain parts has revealed hundreds of clues about how some health conditions develop.
A giant biotechnology company might be about to go bust. What will happen to the millions of people’s DNA it holds?
There are some simple steps customers of 23andMe can take to protect their highly personal genetic data.
What’s the secret of genetic equality between the sexes? New platypus chromosome research may hold the key
Females have twice as many copies of some genes as males do – and exactly how different species manage this imbalance has puzzled scientists for decades.
Risk of ‘genetic discrimination’ by insurance companies is ruining people’s trust in vital medical science
Genomic research stands to help develop new medical treatments – and we need donations of lots of data for this to work. But people don’t want data on their genes to be exploited for profit.
Humans, rats and dogs pushed the takahē into Fiordland – new genetic research maps its dramatic journey
Examining the DNA of the takahē has upended long-held beliefs about how the flightless bird ended up on the southwestern tip of New Zealand. This new knowledge can help future conservation efforts.
There are 750 unidentified human remains in Australia. Could your DNA help solve one of these cold cases?
DNA volunteered by citizens worldwide is helping to restore the identity of human remains found across Australia.
In a Stone Age cemetery, DNA reveals a treasured 'founding father' and a legacy of prosperity for his sons
In the largest study of its kind, researchers have used DNA from a 6,700-year-old cemetery in France to reconstruct the lives of everyday Neolithic people.
