Tag: Genetics
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.
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.
Modern human DNA contains bits from all over the Neanderthal genome – except the Y chromosome. What happened?
A mysterious century-old law of genetics may explain the puzzling genetic legacy of our extinct Neanderthal cousins.
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.
