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Newsweekworld2 days ago
Infant Diagnosed With Rare Cystinosis After Growth and Kidney Problems
James was born in December 2025 and later found to have cystinosis, a genetic disorder affecting roughly one in 200,000 children. Newsweek reported on the sequence of tests that led to the diagnosis and the treatments now required.
business6 days ago
Bankruptcy Court Orders 23andMe Successor to Pay $46.75 Million to 2023 Hack Victims
A bankruptcy court ruled Tuesday that Chrome Holding must compensate victims of the 2023 data breach at genetics firm 23andMe. The $46.75 million settlement follows the company's bankruptcy and asset sale last year.
New Scientistscience7 days ago
CRISPR Base Editing Study Shows NANOG Is Required for Human Embryo Cell Formation
Researchers disabled the NANOG gene in healthy fertilized human eggs using base editing and found no cells formed the embryo proper. The study, published in Nature, shows NANOG initiates body-forming development and differs from its role in mice. Mosaicism remained at 50 percent…
news.sky.comscience7 days ago
Genetic Analysis Shows Scythian Elite Status Passed Through Family Lines
DNA from 85 Iron Age burials indicates that Scythian elites inherited power across generations and maintained family ties despite geographic separation. Researchers reported the results Friday in Science Advances, drawing on samples from elite and non-elite kurgans in Kazakhstan…
New Scientistscience7 days ago
27 High-Quality Neanderthal Genomes Show Large, Genetically Healthy Groups in Europe 45,000 Years Ago
@ScienceMagazine reported that analysis of 27 high-quality genomes from Western Europe found Neanderthals were genetically healthy and lived in large, connected groups near the end of their existence. The findings challenge the hypothesis that inbreeding in isolated populations c…
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abcnews.go.comscience8 days ago
DNA From 27 Northwestern Neanderthal Remains Shows Lower Diversity Than Modern Humans but No Further Decline
@NewScientist reported that researchers sequenced DNA from 27 remains across Belgian and French sites dating 52,500 to 40,000 years ago. The genomes indicate stable diversity and no rise in harmful mutations or close-kin mating in this population.
ansa.itscience11 days ago
Study Identifies New Alzheimer's Risk Genes Tied to Immunity
A proteome-wide association study found several new candidate risk genes for Alzheimer's disease linked to innate and adaptive immunity. The analysis examined cohorts of European American and African American ancestry.
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news.sky.comscience12 days ago
Researchers Create Synthetic Cell-Like System That Divides and Replicates DNA
A University of Minnesota team built chemically defined liposomes containing DNA plasmids that divide and retain genetic material across generations. The group formed a public benefit corporation to share the technology and is debating whether the system qualifies as alive.
news.google.comscience14 days ago
Danish Study Finds Recent ADHD and Autism Diagnoses Carry Lower Genetic Risk Scores
A study of 140,000 people in Denmark found that individuals diagnosed more recently with ADHD or autism carried fewer associated genetic variants than those diagnosed earlier. Researchers concluded that expanded diagnostic criteria best explain the increase.
neurosciencenews.comscience16 days ago
Brain Scans Find Two Connectivity Patterns in Some Autism Cases, Most Fit Neither
A study of 20 mouse strains and fMRI data from 940 autistic people found distinct patterns of brain hyperconnectivity and hypoconnectivity tied to different gene mechanisms. Forty-one percent of the autistic participants fit one of the two patterns.
Science Newsscience17 days ago
Giant Isopods Carry Bacterial Gene That Aids Long Starvation Survival
A study published June 5 in Cell shows that deep-sea isopods of the genus Bathynomus acquired the ND1 gene from bacteria more than 16 million years ago. The gene appears to lower cellular energy use and raised starvation survival by 37 percent in engineered fish tested in cold co…
indianexpress.comscience17 days ago
Sydney Woman Tests Positive for TP53 Mutation After Family Cancer History
Tracy Hutchinson learned in 2022 that she carries a rare TP53 gene mutation linked to Li-Fraumeni syndrome. New Scientist reported her family's multi-generational cancer diagnoses and her subsequent preventive surgery plus annual screenings.
en.antaranews.comscience18 days ago
U.S. Government Partners With Company to Store DNA From At-Risk Species
Federal agencies will collaborate with a private firm to collect and preserve genetic samples from threatened animals and plants. The effort aims to create a backup repository for imperiled species.
washingtonpost.comai23 days ago
AI Model Suggests New Diagnoses for 18 of 376 Unsolved Rare-Disease Cases at Boston Children’s Hospital
OpenAI’s o3 model, released in April 2025, flagged genetic links in 376 previously unsolved cases. Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital confirmed 18 new diagnoses after human review.
The Independentscience26 days ago
Scientists Find Oldest Known Plague Evidence in Siberian Remains
Researchers identified plague bacteria DNA in teeth from ancient hunter-gatherers near Siberia's Lake Baikal. The discovery dates the disease back approximately 5,500 years, earlier than previous records.
thehindubusinessline.comscience29 days ago
Deep-Sea Supergiant Isopods Survive Years Without Food via Bacterial Gene
@Nature reported that supergiant isopods reach 50 centimetres and endure long fasts thanks to a metabolism gene acquired from bacteria. The findings appear in a 2026 Cell study.
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yahoo.comscience31 days ago
Study Links DNMT3A Mutations to Accelerated Aging Features
Researchers examined Heyn–Sproul–Jackson syndrome caused by DNMT3A gain-of-function mutations. The mutations produced DNA hypermethylation that impaired adult stem cell function and produced age-related changes in blood, bone, and metabolic tissues in both humans and mice.
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yahoo.comworld34 days ago
Scientists Find Ancient DNA in Yukon Squirrel Faeces
Researchers recovered genetic material from extinct and living animals preserved in frozen squirrel faeces in Canada's Yukon territory. The samples include DNA from woolly mammoths and other Ice Age species.
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manilatimes.netscience34 days ago
Small Subgroup Analysis Finds Stronger Heart-Failure Risk Reduction With Dapagliflozin in Cardiomyopathy Variant Carriers
A Nature Medicine analysis of the DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial found dapagliflozin produced an eightfold greater reduction in heart failure hospitalization among carriers of cardiomyopathy-linked genetic variants than among non-carriers.
The Independentscience34 days ago
Sloth Genome Sequencing Identifies Active Transposons Linked to Metabolism
Researchers sequenced a sloth genome and compared it with related species. The study identified preserved transposons connected to mitochondrial function and slow metabolism.
New Scientistscience35 days ago
Japanese Scientists Produce 1,206 Clones From One Mouse Over 58 Generations Before Mutations Halt Process
Researchers cloned 1,206 mice over 20 years and found that genetic mutations accumulated until the 58th generation died within days of birth.
etftrends.comscience35 days ago
Base editing alters human embryo genome for first time
Researchers applied base editing to human embryos, marking the first reported use of the technique at this stage. The work demonstrates precise single-base changes without double-strand DNA breaks.
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New Scientistscience36 days ago
Scientists Create Limited Chimeric Mice With One Added Rat Chromosome From Frozen Tissue, Fail With Others
Researchers at the University of Yamanashi transferred a chromosome from a rat frozen for over a year into mouse cells, producing chimeric mice. The team now plans to test the method on elephant tissue and mammoth chromosomes.
winnipegfreepress.comscience38 days ago
Researcher with Huntington's gene joins $400 million brain disease initiative
A scientist carrying the Huntington's gene mutation is contributing to an international research program. The effort received $400 million to study several neurodegenerative conditions using human tissue samples.
bbc.comscience41 days ago
Gene Conversion Helps Amazon Molly Persist Asexually for ~100,000 Years, Study Finds
A new study shows the all-female Amazon molly uses frequent gene conversion to limit harmful mutations, offering an alternative to sexual reproduction for maintaining genome health.
washingtonpost.comworld45 days ago
Yellowstone grizzly cub born with outside DNA
A grizzly cub born in the Yellowstone area carries DNA from outside the local population. The birth marks the first documented case of genetic mixing in that group.
thehindu.comscience46 days ago
Study Maps Over 88,000 Genetic Links to Metabolic Traits
Researchers analyzed data from two large biobanks to identify associations between genomic regions and circulating metabolic traits. The work examined records from 619,372 individuals.
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The Bbcscience46 days ago
UK Panel Recommends Limited Prostate Cancer Screening for BRCA2 Carriers
The UK's National Screening Committee advised screening only for men with a BRCA2 gene variant and family cancer history. No program is recommended for other high-risk groups or the general population.
theweek.comscience47 days ago
Study Links Mitochondrial DNA Mutations to Health After Age 60
Research published in Nature reports increased mitochondrial DNA mutations after age 60. The mutations remain hidden until they form clones and may affect health separately from clonal hematopoiesis.
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app.buzzsumo.comscience48 days ago
Genomic Study Links Western Funnel Beaker and Wartberg Burial Communities
A study of ancient DNA from German sites shows that individuals from the Western Funnel Beaker culture shared closer genetic ties with neighboring Wartberg groups than earlier archaeological interpretations indicated. The research also documents family connections spanning more t…
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Los Angeles Timesscience50 days ago
Biotech Firm Hatches Chicks in Artificial Eggshell System
Colossal Biosciences reported hatching 26 chickens from a 3D-printed lattice that mimics an eggshell. Independent researchers said the structure functions as an artificial eggshell but lacks other egg components.
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foxnews.comworld51 days ago
Genetic test identifies rare disorder after 18 years of symptoms
A young woman received a diagnosis of PPP2R5D-associated neurodevelopmental disorder, also known as Jordan syndrome, following whole genome sequencing at a Cleveland Clinic clinic. The condition had previously been misidentified through multiple other labels. Fewer than 500 cases…
sciencealert.comscience51 days ago
Genetic study of 1039 ancient Britons shows limited Roman and Viking ancestry
Analysis of genomes spanning 2550 BC to AD 1150 found most Roman-era individuals carried only Iron Age British ancestry. Later Anglo-Saxon migrations produced a larger genetic shift, while Viking input remained small.
Forbesfinance51 days ago
Genetic Study Questions Traditional Shark Family Tree
A new analysis of cartilaginous fish genomes found conflicting signals on whether frilled and cow sharks belong inside or outside the main shark group. The preprint posted to bioRxiv examined 48 species and produced different trees depending on the genomic regions analyzed.
The Independentscience52 days ago
DNA Analysis Confirms Medieval Same-Sex Double Burial in Poland
Scientists have confirmed that two genetically unrelated women were buried together in a mutual embrace near a 13th-century cathedral in Opole, Poland. The find marks the first genetically verified same-sex double burial from medieval Poland.
rnz.co.nzscience53 days ago
Survey Finds Genetic Discrepancies in Nearly Half of Lab Mouse Samples
A study of laboratory mouse strains at major research repositories found nearly half of samples had genetic profiles that did not match their reported identities. The findings highlight gaps in quality control that could affect experimental results.
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neurosciencenews.comscience53 days ago
Study Maps Genetic Links to 249 Metabolic Traits in 619,000 People
Researchers conducted a genome-wide association study of 249 circulating metabolic traits using data from the Estonian Biobank and UK Biobank. The analysis identified more than 88,000 genetic associations across 8,398 loci.
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rte.iescience56 days ago
Study Links X-Linked RNA to Autism Features in Males
Researchers identified deletions affecting the long non-coding RNA PTCHD1-AS in males with autism spectrum disorder. Mouse models lacking the RNA showed repetitive behaviors and social deficits without cognitive or ADHD-like symptoms.
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forbes.comscience56 days ago
Chronotype Variation Linked to Evolutionary Sentinel Role in Human Groups
Research on hunter-gatherer populations and genetic studies shows that morning and evening sleep preferences trace to ancient survival advantages. Chronotype diversity kept early human groups from sleeping simultaneously, reducing vulnerability to predators and threats.
forbes.comworld56 days ago
Professor Says Over Five Million Ghanaians Have Kidney Disease
A University of Ghana professor stated that more than five million people in Ghana may have chronic kidney disease. The figure represents about 13.3 percent of the population, with most cases occurring in adults aged 20 to 50.
Ars Technicatechnology61 days ago
Protein in Homo erectus Teeth Indicates Denisovan DNA Inherited by Modern Humans
Researchers identified a distinct form of the tooth enamel protein ameloblastin in Homo erectus samples from China that also appears in Denisovans and some modern human populations. The study examined ancient proteins from teeth approximately 400,000 years old, bypassing DNA degr…
app.buzzsumo.comscience62 days ago
Ancient DNA Shows Origins of Bell Beaker People Who Replaced Stonehenge Builders
Analysis of ancient DNA from 112 individuals who lived between 8500 and 1700 BC in what is now the Netherlands, Belgium and western Germany has identified the genetic background of the Bell Beaker population that arrived in Britain around 2400 BC. The study indicates this group l…
The Independentscience67 days ago
Andean Populations Show Genetic Adaptation to Potato-Rich Diet
Indigenous communities in the Andes domesticated potatoes between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, leading to genetic changes that persist in their descendants. A new study found that Quechua speakers in Peru have an average of 10 copies of the AMY1 gene, which produces an enzyme that…
theconversation.comai67 days ago
Study Identifies Biologically Distinct Subgroups of Parkinson’s Disease in Fruit Fly Models
Belgian researchers used machine learning on fruit fly models with 24 Parkinson’s-linked gene mutations to identify two main groups and five subgroups. The findings indicate that treatments effective in one subgroup often fail in others, pointing toward tailored therapies. Patrik…
thesouthafrican.comworld67 days ago
Colossal Biosciences Says Three Genetically Modified Wolf Pups Reach Breeding Age
The Texas biotechnology firm created Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi last year using genetic material from a 72,000-year-old skull and a 13,000-year-old tooth. The company has performed 20 modifications to grey wolf DNA and plans to produce more pups before the end of 2026. Executive…
thehindubusinessline.comtechnology74 days agoUpdated
Colossal Biotech Launches De-Extinction Project for Extinct Bluebuck Antelope
Dallas-based Colossal announced a de-extinction effort for the extinct bluebuck antelope, emphasizing technologies applicable to conserving threatened species. CEO Ben Lamm said the company will open-source relevant tools for free. Ecologist Douglas McCauley praised the approach…
Science Newsscience80 days ago
Ancient DNA Study Links Immune Gene Variants to Reduced Allergy Risk
Researchers analyzing ancient genomes found that some infection-fighting gene variants from the past 10,000 years may lower the risk of asthma and allergies. The findings, detailed in a preprint and a Nature study, challenge simplistic views of immune evolution. Integration with…
Opabinia regalis / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)science82 days ago
Study Reveals EBV Variant and Host Gene Interaction as Key Driver of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Risk
Researchers identified a genetic interaction between a high-risk Epstein-Barr virus variant and specific host HLA alleles that significantly elevates nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk in southern China. The findings, published in Nature, highlight a dual-risk subgroup accounting for…
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Harvard Study Analyzes Genetic Selection in Ancient West Eurasian DNA Spanning 10,000 Years
David Reich’s genetics lab at Harvard released a report showing human evolution in Europe and the Middle East over the last 10,000 years. The genome-wide association study identifies changes in disease vulnerabilities and traits like fair skin and intelligence. ZeroHedge reported…
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Genetic Study Suggests Human Population Once Dropped to 1,280 Breeding Adults
The current global human population exceeds 8 billion. A recent genetic study indicates that the human population may have declined to approximately 1,280 breeding adults at some point in the past. The study examines genetic evidence to support this finding.
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Study Identifies Genetic Variations Influencing Response to Weight-Loss Drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro
Researchers analyzed genetic data from 15,000 individuals to identify variations linked to weight-loss outcomes and side effects from medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro. The study, published in Nature, found that certain variants affect weight reduction and nausea or vomiting s…
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Nature Publishes Three New Research Papers on Plant Immunity, Genetic Disease Risks, and Cancer Immunotherapy
Nature journal released three research papers on October 10, 2024, addressing advancements in rice disease resistance, genetic repeat expansions linked to brain atrophy, and synthetic enhancers for viral immunotherapy. The studies highlight genetic mechanisms for crop protection,…
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BruceBlaus / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)science95 days ago
Nature Publishes Three Research Papers on Genetics, Immunotherapy, and Social Science Reproducibility
Nature has released three new research papers addressing distinct scientific areas. One study analyzes population-scale repeat expansions to link them with disease risk and brain atrophy. Another develops synthetic super-enhancers for targeted viral immunotherapy, while a third e…
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Researchers Identify Genetic Variants Linked to Variable Responses to Obesity Drugs
Scientists have identified genetic variants that may explain differences in individual responses to obesity medications. The findings, published in Nature, analyzed data from clinical trials involving drugs like semaglutide. This research highlights the role of genetics in person…
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sciencenews.orgscience96 days ago
Genetic Variants Linked to Weight Loss Outcomes and Side Effects from GLP-1 Drugs
A study published in Nature identifies variations in two genes associated with greater weight loss and increased side effects from GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro. The research, based on data from 15,000 to nearly 28,000 23andMe users, shows modest genetic i…
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neurosciencenews.comscience96 days ago
Genetic Variants Linked to Weight Loss Outcomes on GLP-1 Drugs in New Study
A study published in Nature identifies variations in two genes associated with greater weight loss and side effects from GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro. The research, based on data from 15,000 to 28,000 users, shows these genetic factors contribute modestly…
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sciencenews.orgscience96 days ago
Genetic Variations in Two Genes Linked to Weight Loss and Side Effects from GLP-1 Drugs
Research indicates that variations in two genes associated with appetite and digestion can predict greater weight loss in patients using GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment. These genetic changes also correlate with increased risk of nausea and vomiting as side effects. The finding…
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sciencealert.comscience97 days ago
Human Genetic Mutation Rate and Its Effects on Fitness Examined in New Scientist Column
A column in New Scientist discusses the human genetic mutation rate, which some researchers have linked to declines in physical and mental fitness. Columnist Michael Le Page argues that these mutations do not pose the health risks often attributed to them. The piece explores whet…
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Brian Donovan Convinces Educators on Genetics Education to Address Prejudice
Brian Donovan has convinced high school teachers and education researchers that teaching genetics differently could reduce prejudice. His work focuses on integrating social and biological aspects of genetics into curricula. This approach aims to influence how students understand…
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