Genetics

Genetics is the study of genes and heredity. Heredity is the passing of genetic information and traits (such as eye color and an increased chance of getting a certain disease) from parents to offspring.

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Living near algal blooms linked to faster ALS progression

Living near algal blooms linked to faster ALS progression

Digital inhalers show promise in predicting COPD flare-ups

Digital inhalers show promise in predicting COPD flare-ups

New hereditary condition impairs DNA repair and raises blood cancer risk

New hereditary condition impairs DNA repair and raises blood cancer risk

New computational tool uncovers hidden genetic mutations in proteins

New computational tool uncovers hidden genetic mutations in proteins

Tumor collagen structure may help explain racial disparities in cancer outcomes

Tumor collagen structure may help explain racial disparities in cancer outcomes

c-Fos exhibits a dual role in memory formation and Alzheimer's disease

c-Fos exhibits a dual role in memory formation and Alzheimer's disease

Redefining health science in the age of exposomics

Redefining health science in the age of exposomics

Lab-grown mini intestines reveal how Shigella infects human gut

Lab-grown mini intestines reveal how Shigella infects human gut

New large-scale study maps early triggers of Alzheimer’s protein aggregation

New large-scale study maps early triggers of Alzheimer’s protein aggregation

Enhanced Genomics appoints Dietrich Stephan, Ph.D. as Chair of the Board to lead ambitious growth strategy

Enhanced Genomics appoints Dietrich Stephan, Ph.D. as Chair of the Board to lead ambitious growth strategy

Targeting metabolic reprogramming in breast cancer treatment

Targeting metabolic reprogramming in breast cancer treatment

Study of monozygotic twins reveals genetic factors linked with differences in environmental sensitivity

Study of monozygotic twins reveals genetic factors linked with differences in environmental sensitivity

Patient-derived xenograft models may become an indispensable tool in precision oncology

Patient-derived xenograft models may become an indispensable tool in precision oncology

Study reveals the genetic underpinnings of a rare and aggressive ovarian cancer

Study reveals the genetic underpinnings of a rare and aggressive ovarian cancer

Glycan mapping reveals what keeps the vaginal microbiome healthy

Glycan mapping reveals what keeps the vaginal microbiome healthy

Study reveals 15 hidden genetic risk factors for celiac disease

Study reveals 15 hidden genetic risk factors for celiac disease

Study offers new insights into how the body clears dead cells during stress

Study offers new insights into how the body clears dead cells during stress

Energy drain from antibiotics spurs bacteria to resist treatment faster

Energy drain from antibiotics spurs bacteria to resist treatment faster

Genetic mutation tied to Crohn's disease can worsen iron deficiency and anemia

Genetic mutation tied to Crohn's disease can worsen iron deficiency and anemia

Mitochondrial DNA variant predicts resistance to melanoma immunotherapy

Mitochondrial DNA variant predicts resistance to melanoma immunotherapy

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