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Transmission of epigenetic memory across multiple generations

Written by Lauren Robertson, Science Writer. New research from UC Santa Cruz has shown that transgenerational epigenetic inheritance (the inheritance […]

Arbitrary age limits on ALS genetic testing means many patients go missed

Written by Lauren Robertson, Science Writer. A new study in the journal Brain has found that as many as 98% […]

Combined genetics and archaeology data reveal origins of the early English gene pool

Written by Lauren Robertson, Science Writer. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have conducted the largest early […]

Integrating genetic testing into eHealth could save clinicians’ time

Written by Lauren Robertson, Science Writer. A new study published in Genetics in Medicine has shown that integrating genetic testing […]

Single gene mutation explains increased cognitive abilities of modern humans

Written by Lauren Robertson, Science Writer It’s common knowledge that the (comparably) high intelligence of humans is down to the […]

One trip can change your life: Psychedelics, genetics, and rewiring your brain

Psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, DMT, ayahausca and others have been shown to have clinical efficacy in the treatment of […]

Exome sequencing study identifies new genes and variants involved in Crohn’s disease

Written by Miyako Rogers, Science Writer A new study published in Nature uses large-scale exome sequencing to identify new genes […]

New study uses machine learning and RNA-seq to identify cancer-causing gene fusions in glioblastoma

Written by Miyako Rogers, Science Writer A new study, published in Nature, has identified gene fusions with oncogenic potential in […]

Genomics study uses UK Biobank Data to reveal new genetic associations for rare diseases

Written by Skel Yeung Rare diseases affect up to 10% of the global population. Yet the majority of rare diseases […]

Stable transgene expression using native gut bacteria in mice

Written by Liam Little, Science Writer A study published in Cell provides a new proof-of-concept for the delivery of live […]