Genetics and Genomics

What is Genetics?

Genetics is the study of heredity. This article investigates the definition behind genetics as well as how varying genes can give rise to different traits.

What is CRISPR?

Genomics vs Genetics

An Overview into Genetic Engineering

Types of Gene Editing

What is a Gene Mutation?

Can we Inherit Trauma?

A Guide to Understanding Gene Expression

What is Forensic Epigenetics?

What are DNA ‘fingerprints’?

Advancements in Genome Editing

What is Achondroplasia?

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Role of Trauma on Depression- Linked Genes

Role of NPSR1 Gene in Sleep

Importance of Making Single-Stranded DNA

Mitochondrial and Nuclear Genome Interactions

How Can We Build Artificial Chromosomes?

Mutant Splicing Factors as Oncogenes

Epigenetics in Neurobiology

The Genome of the Microbiome

Immunogenetics: An Overview

What is DNA Profiling?

Using CRISPR to Modify Viruses

Using Gene Expression to Determine Time of Death

Analyzing DNA from Explosives

What is DNA-Encoded Libraries Technology (DELT)?

AI's use in Genomics

What is the Human Genome?

Searching for New Drugs using CRISPR

Transposons and Their Role in Causing Diseases

Predicting School Performance from DNA

What Role Does Epigenetics Play in Drug Discovery?

DNA Higher-Order Structure Formation

How CRISPR is Revolutionizing Biomedical Research

What is Epigenomics?

What is Genomics?

What are Oncogenes?

Improving Antibody Affinity Using CRISPR

Gene Knockout Method

Examining Microbial Diversity Using Functional Genomics

Whole Genome Amplification in Forensics

What is Antisense Technology?

Could CRISPR be Used to Revive Extinct Species?

Could CRISPR be used to Create New Species?

How could Gene Editing Transform our Healthcare?

How could Gene Editing solve Food Allergies?

Role of Bioinformatics in Genome Analysis

RNA-based Methods for Body Fluid and Cell Type Identification

What is non-coding RNA (ncRNA)?

‘Dark matter’ DNA and Cancer

What is Epitranscriptomics?

What is Competing Endogenous RNA?

MicroRNA Silencing Cancer Therapies

lncRNAs in Human Disease

Competing Endogenous RNA in Human Disease

Optogenetics in Cellular Biology and Human Disease Models

What is Recombinant Mapping?

Applications of Conditional Gene Knockout Technology

Telomere Shortening and Stress

Examining Microbial Diversity Using Functional Genomics

Cell Line Authentication using DNA Barcoding

Whole Genome Amplification in Forensics

DNA Methylation in Cancer

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Women may be at a greater risk of experiencing chronic pain than men

According to a new study, women may be facing a higher risk of feeling chronic pain since the condition has a different genetic basis in men and women.

9 Apr 2021

Researchers discover new species of bumblebee through genome sequencing

Scientists have discovered a new species of bumblebees while investigating genetic diversity in bumblebees in the Rocky Mountains, United States.

8 Apr 2021

PNA-based method is a key component of the gene editing toolkit

The Somatic Cell Gene Editing Consortium has given an update on the status of their initiative to design safer techniques to edit the genes of disease-relevant somatic cells.

8 Apr 2021

Study discovers how some proteins ensure repair of errors introduced during DNA replication

Researchers have discovered how specific proteins ensure the rectification of errors introduced into the DNA when it replicates.

7 Apr 2021

Tumor-inhibiting protein p53 boosts gene expression by bringing together nuclear speckles and DNA

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania headed a group of researchers to unravel the functions of the so-called “nuclear speckles”.

6 Apr 2021

New CRISPR-SNP-Chip technology detects single-point mutations without amplification

The CRISPR-Chip technology was first introduced in 2019 by Dr. Kiana Aran, an Assistant Professor at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI).

6 Apr 2021

Discovering a new genetic mutation in Schizophrenia

A new genetic mutation has been discovered in schizophrenia, and we spoke to Dr. Todd Lencz from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to find out more.

1 Apr 2021

Plants use signaling molecule to regulate their water balance

During drought conditions, plants utilize a signaling molecule known from animals to reduce their water loss.

31 Mar 2021

Six novel CRISPR-Cas12a variants expand genome engineering in plants

Yiping Qi continues to create new genome editing and engineering in plants, with the ultimate objective of enhancing the efficiency of food production.

31 Mar 2021

Developing a new CRISPR technique

Researchers from Vanderbilt University spoke to AZoLifeSciences about a new CRISPR technique that could help us to further understand the mechanisms behind cancer.

31 Mar 2021

New chilli hybrids can have better disease resistance, boost productivity

Researchers exploring the genetics of chili pepper species have identified an entire host of new hybrids of chilies hybrids.

25 Mar 2021

New function of BMI1 gene can protect against Alzheimer’s disease

The Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Centre has taken another step toward interpreting Alzheimer’s disease.

24 Mar 2021

Improved version of CRISPR/Cas9 tool helps study the interaction of various genes

Researchers have used an upgraded version of the gene-editing tool, CRISPR/Cas9, to knock out up to 12 genes in plants in just one go.

23 Mar 2021

“Hidden genetic defects” can cause a variety of illnesses in children

For the first time, scientists have gained a better understanding of the “hidden genetic defects” of the general population in Europe.

22 Mar 2021

New genetic engineering strategy largely reduces tau protein levels in Alzheimer’s animal model

A genetic engineering approach has helped scientists to drastically decrease the levels of tau protein.

22 Mar 2021

Rare genetic variants contribute to increased risk for lung cancer

In the United States, lung cancer is the main cause of cancer death in both male and female populations.

19 Mar 2021

Study identifies new biomarkers for the prognosis of gastric adenocarcinoma

A study headed by UCM reports that polymorphisms in gene TGFB1 and low plasma levels of protein TGFB1 serve as biomarkers for the gastric adenocarcinoma prognosis.

19 Mar 2021

New “genome scalpel” can rapidly trim microalgal genomes

A single-celled alga removes non-essential pieces by undergoing genome surgery.

18 Mar 2021

Study shows beneficial effects of gene therapy can be observed even after several decades

A new study shows that the advantageous effects of gene therapy can be observed several decades after the body clears the transplanted blood stem cells.

18 Mar 2021