More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to return newborn genomic sequencing results to parents and measure the effects on newborn care.

Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose -- and how it protected our ancestors from ancient diseases.

A newly identified mutation helps super-sleepers get by on just four to six hours of shut-eye per night, while the rest of us ...

When a species reproduces, typically, each parent passes on one of their two versions (alleles) of a given gene to their offspring. But not all alleles play fair in their quest to be passed onto ...

For the past semester, students at UW-La Crosse have not only been advancing their knowledge in the classroom, they've been ...

Researchers expected counselors working with some populations to report barriers with SMA screening, but all counselors faced ...

Yes, melanoma can be inherited, though most cases are not due to a single gene but rather a combination of genetic and environmental factors. A family history of melanoma increases the risk, and about ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Genetic Screening Testing for Preventive Health Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Test Type, Technology, Application, End User and Country-Level ...

This type of information tracks your genetic makeup, and may be helpful for diagnosing ... It helps you track all necessary blood relatives, plus charts people and diseases for you. The information ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The GenomeIndia Project, launched in 2020, aims to map the genetic diversity of India's population by sequencing genomes. By analyzing 10,000 individuals' genomes, it seeks to improve disease ...