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.

An Overview into Genetic Engineering

How do Viruses Steal Genetic Codes?

A Guide to Understanding Gene Expression

Advancements in Genome Editing

Using DNA in Biodiversity Conservation

Role of Trauma on Depression- Linked Genes

Importance of Making Single-Stranded DNA

Mitochondrial and Nuclear Genome Interactions

How Can We Build Artificial Chromosomes?

Genetic Testing in the fight against Alzheimer’s

Mutant Splicing Factors as Oncogenes

Using CRISPR to Modify Viruses

Using Gene Expression to Determine Time of Death

What is DNA-Encoded Libraries Technology (DELT)?

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

Improving Antibody Affinity Using CRISPR

Examining Microbial Diversity Using Functional Genomics

Whole Genome Amplification in Forensics

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)?

What is Competing Endogenous RNA?

MicroRNA Silencing Cancer Therapies

Competing Endogenous RNA in Human Disease

Optogenetics in Cellular Biology and Human Disease Models

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

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Plants evolve defensive systems through a combination of environmental factors

According to research plants acquire unique defensive compounds through the collective effects of genes, geography, and environmental circumstances.

17 Jun 2021

Cancer cells use aging gene to establish a permanent footing in the tissue

Scientists have found how mutated cells support their chance to form cancer.

17 Jun 2021

Researchers identify genetic variant discrepancies between two genome references

Advances in technology have supported the development of updated reference genomes used for sequencing ever since the Human Genome Project.

16 Jun 2021

Single mutation leads to rare genetic muscle disease

The origin of rare, severe muscle disease has been uncovered by an international team of researchers headed by the University of Bonn (Germany).

16 Jun 2021

Study describes the impact of DNA methylation on the 3D structure of genome

Although all cells in an organism share the same DNA sequence, their shapes, roles, and even lifespans differ drastically.

4 Jun 2021

New method can help diagnose unsolved cases of rare diseases across Europe

Experts in rare diseases have recently described the results of a collaboration to diagnose individuals living with unsolved cases of rare disorders throughout Europe.

3 Jun 2021

New software tool detects, evaluates, and quantifies off-target editing activity

CRISPR technology enables researchers to edit genomes by modifying DNA sequences and hence gene function.

27 May 2021

Two components of bacterial CRISPR-Cas immunity system are physically linked

Skoltech scientists have demonstrated that the two components of the bacterial CRISPR-Cas immunity system are physically connected.

27 May 2021

Gene expression signatures underlying microglia linked with amyloid plaque phagocytosis

Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia distinguished by the accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain.

24 May 2021

New genetic pathway plays a critical role in the ripening of tomatoes

An international research team has found that a genetic pathway known as CHLORAD, also plays a critical role in the ripening of tomatoes.

24 May 2021

Study shows how mitochondrial function impacts schizophrenia in patients with genetic disorder

Researchers have demonstrated how cell “batteries” play a significant role in whether patients with the chromosomal deletion syndrome acquire schizophrenia.

20 May 2021

Study identifies predictive causal role for specific cell types in type 1 diabetes

Researchers revealed a predicted causative role for certain cell types in type 1 diabetes by examining its genetic foundations.

20 May 2021

Study shows that Bubonic Plague had a long-term impact on immune gene expression

A new study shows that the Bubonic Plague has had a long-term impact on immune gene expression.

20 May 2021

Study identifies DNA alterations that underpin brain and cognitive decline in the elderly

According to a new mathematical model published recently in eLife, Alzheimer’s disease has some important similarities with healthy aging.

20 May 2021

New study assesses total economic impact of human genomics

Human genetics and genomifefcs contributed $265 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019 and has the potential to drive significant further growth given major new areas of application, according to a new report issued today by the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG).

19 May 2021