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Blogs: genetics

New Insight into the Genetics of Schizophrenia

The findings highlight the role that rare duplications and deletions play in disease.
Friday, March 28, 2008
By Emily Singer

A Genome within a Genome

The surprising finding suggests a new mechanism of evolution.
Friday, August 31, 2007
By Emily Singer

Saving the Banana

As the banana falls to a devastating fungus, Ugandan scientists launch tests on genetically modified varieties to save a food staple of 500 million people.
Thursday, July 05, 2007

Craig Venter: The Bill Gates of Artificial Life?

Critics say that in applying for a patent for an artificial organism, the maverick scientist is out to create a "Microbesoft" empire.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Men, Are You Tired of Being Bald?

A breakthrough process at the University of Pennsylvania reactivates moribund cells in the skin to restore a thick head of hair--and it may cure acne, too.
Monday, May 21, 2007

Why Monkeys Can't Recite Shakespeare

If you are a primate reading this, chances are you have a gene called KLK8, recently discovered by Chinese scientists.
Friday, May 18, 2007

Uncovering Your Dog's Genetic History: Is He a Chia Pit or a Terrier Mix?

A new test that reveals your mutt's precise mix of breeds is a hit with dog owners and could boost adoption rates at animal shelters.
Friday, May 11, 2007
By Emily Singer

Can Our Genes Save Us from Our Environment?

In Science, two NIH directors declare that the time has come for a fusion of environmental science and genetics.
Monday, May 07, 2007

Making Music out of Genes

A UCLA graduate student creates melodies out of genetic and protein sequences, allowing us to "listen" to DNA.
Thursday, May 03, 2007

New Memory Gene

Shutting down a memory-blocking gene in mice may lead to super-recall. But will this expand our intelligence or bury us in useless detail?
Tuesday, April 17, 2007

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