Tag: GENETICS

A single atom can change the colour of a bird. These are the genes responsible

A single atom can change the colour of a bird. These are the genes responsible

Fighting antibiotic resistance at the source – using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them

Fighting antibiotic resistance at the source – using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them

How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s

How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s

A giant biotechnology company might be about to go bust. What will happen to the millions of people’s DNA it holds?

A giant biotechnology company might be about to go bust. What will happen to the millions of people’s DNA it holds?

Many People Unaware They Carry Genes for Breast Cancer, Study Finds

Many People Unaware They Carry Genes for Breast Cancer, Study Finds

Ancient human DNA from a South African rock shelter sheds light on 10,000 years of history

Ancient human DNA from a South African rock shelter sheds light on 10,000 years of history

Ancient DNA helped us uncover the Iberian lynx’s potential secret weapon against extinction

Ancient DNA helped us uncover the Iberian lynx’s potential secret weapon against extinction

13 Terrifying Crossbreeding Experiments You Won’t Believe Exist – Video

13 Terrifying Crossbreeding Experiments You Won’t Believe Exist – Video

Banana apocalypse, part 2 – a genomicist explains the tricky genetics of the fungus devastating bananas worldwide

Banana apocalypse, part 2 – a genomicist explains the tricky genetics of the fungus devastating bananas worldwide

What’s the secret of genetic equality between the sexes? New platypus chromosome research may hold the key

What’s the secret of genetic equality between the sexes? New platypus chromosome research may hold the key

Why do dogs have different coats? Experts explain – and give grooming tips for different types

Why do dogs have different coats? Experts explain – and give grooming tips for different types

We’ve discovered a gene for trust – here’s how it could be linked to good health

We’ve discovered a gene for trust – here’s how it could be linked to good health