Genetic Key to Short Stature: Loss of Particular Protein Causes Growth Defects in Bone Development
Scientists have found a mutation in the TMCO3 gene related to short stature in two sisters. The research demonstrated the gene’s role in bone growth…
Scientists have found a mutation in the TMCO3 gene related to short stature in two sisters. The research demonstrated the gene’s role in bone growth…
New genetic research provides new insights into the European Stone Age, revealing how different groups intermingled based on geography and how agriculture influenced genetic flow….
For the first time, scientists have identified a genetic cause of virgin birth, and once activated, this ability is inherited by subsequent generations of females….
University of Washington School of Medicine researchers played key roles in several aspects of a new genomic reference collection representing greater human population diversity. UW…
In the early stages, every stem cell is presented with a decisive selection. For example, during the development of skin, the embryonic epidermis starts off…
An international group of scientists has been studying a group of microorganisms called Asgard archaea for several years. Their research indicates that these distinct organisms…
Genome analysis shows new nematode species shares molecular toolkit for survival with C. elegans. A study reveals a nematode reanimated from Siberian permafrost had remained…
An interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, engineers, physicists, and medical scientists has discovered a surprising connection between pure mathematics and genetics. This connection sheds light on…
Who lived at Machu Picchu at its height? New research, recently published in the journal Science Advances, leverages ancient DNA to unveil the origins of…
Linguistics and genetics combine to propose a new hybrid theory regarding the origin of the Indo-European languages. For over two centuries, the question of where…
An international research team shows that a newly discovered nematode species from the Pleistocene share a molecular toolkit for survival with the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans….
The use of artificial intelligence on medical imaging datasets has, for the first time, unveiled the genetics of the skeletal form. By leveraging artificial intelligence…
The plant hormone ethylene, in its gaseous state, has long been recognized for its ability to hasten fruit ripening and has a notable impact on…
The mythological Norse god Thor hails from the celestial city of Asgard, and according to revolutionary research published in the scientific journal, Nature, he’s not…
Researchers at West Virginia University are now able to observe synthetic DNA at the atomic level, providing insights into potential structural modifications that could augment…
Rare diseases are often caused by defects in genetic material. Children who inherit a single faulty gene from one parent are typically asymptomatic “carriers” –…
Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human epigenome, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has…
Clownfish, famous for their vibrant colors and unique symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, have long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts. They also serve as a…