A genetic analysis of Siberians finds three genes that have evolved to help the populations weather the frigid winters.
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The authors of a review article on genome-wide association studies have retracted the paper due to “substantial textual overlap” with other sources.
Genetics researcher and senior vice president of the pharmaceutical giant, David Cox, has passed away unexpectedly at age 66.
The majority of human melanomas contain mutations in a gene promoter, suggesting mutations in regulatory regions may spur some cancers.
As wolves became domesticated, their genes adapted to a starch-rich diet of human leftovers.
Long-term, life, and disability insurers may still be able to deny coverage to patients with a genetic disease, under current nondiscrimination legislation.
Scientists provide evidence for the existence of four-stranded human DNA, which has previously only been theorized and synthesized.
Patient safety is paramount in regulating new stem cell treatments.
A variety of genetic strategies to counter insect-borne diseases are close to maturity.
People carrying a certain gene variant that dictates fresh underarms are less likely to wear antiperspirant.
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