Genetics

  1. Genetics

    Ebola virus not mutating as quickly as thought

    The virus causing the current Ebola epidemic in West Africa is not evolving as quickly as some scientists had suggested.

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  2. Genetics

    Iceland lays bare its genomes

    A detailed genetic portrait of the Icelandic population is helping scientists to identify the genetic underpinnings of disease.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Clean-up gene gone awry can cause Lou Gehrig’s disease

    Scientists have linked mutations on a gene involved in inflammation and cell cleanup to ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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  4. Genetics

    History of the United Kingdom revealed in its genes

    A genetics study finds subtle differences that reveal secrets about the history and ancestry of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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  5. Humans

    History of the United Kingdom revealed in its genes

    A genetics study finds subtle differences that reveal secrets about the history and ancestry of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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  6. Genetics

    The upside of a demolished chromosome

    A woman’s rare genetic disease was cured when a chromosome carrying the mutant gene shattered.

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  7. Genetics

    Protein comparisons proposed in 1960s for tracking evolution

    In 1965, two scientists spotted molecular signatures of primate divergence. The tool became widespread for studying evolution – and one researcher’s career ended in crime.

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  8. Anthropology

    Wheat reached England before farming

    European hunter-gatherers may have traded for agricultural products 8,000 years ago.

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  9. Life

    Gene study digs into partnership between fungi and plants

    Fungal genes for symbiotic relationship with plants evolved a few times, and relatively recently, a study suggests.

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  10. Psychology

    Gene variant may foretell success in program for at-risk kids

    Disruptive children with DNA twist show biggest turnaround with 10-year intervention.

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  11. Genetics

    Catalog of DNA modifications produces surprises

    A map of chemical modifications of DNA and its associated proteins shows how the genome changes during development and disease.

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  12. Genetics

    For penguins, it’s a matter of no taste

    Penguins lack taste genes for bitter, sweet and umami.

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