NBC Newsflipped into Top StoriesBlack American's genes reflect the hardships and realities of slaveryNBC News - Isoke Samuel“We don't want these historical details to get swept under the rug.” The genes of 50,000 descendants of slaves reveal the effects of the global slave trade generations later, according to a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Human Genetics. Researchers analyzed data provided by …
Ruperto Garciaflipped into About our healthCovid: Genes hold clues to why some people get severely illverified_publisherBBC News - By Rebecca MorelleWhy some people with coronavirus have no symptoms and others get extremely ill is one of the pandemic's biggest puzzles. A study in Nature of more than 2,200 intensive care patients has identified specific genes that may hold the answer. They make some people more susceptible to severe Covid-19 …
aperçu énergieflipped into DiscoveriesUh-Oh, Scientists Used Human Genes to Make Monkey Brains Biggerverified_publisherPopular Mechanics - Tim ChildersThat can't be good. In an experiment that could portend a real-life Planet of the Apes situation, scientists spliced human genes into the fetus of a monkey to substantially increase the size of the primate’s brain. And it worked. Dive deeper. ➡ Get unlimited access to the weird world of Pop …
duskdiverflipped into THE SCIENCE OF My LIFEA Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Was Headed For A Wheelchair. Then Gene Therapy Arrivedverified_publisherNPR - Jon HamiltonThis is the story of a fatal genetic disease, a tenacious scientist and a family that never lost hope. Conner Curran was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disease that causes muscles to waste away. Conner's mother, Jessica Curran, remembers some advice she …
banswaraflipped into Easy, Useful Or ImportantFive genes linked to severe Covid-19 casesYahoo News - ReutersFive key genes are linked with the most severe form of Covid-19, according to scientists. Researchers who studied the DNA of 2700 Covid-19 patients in …
GSARiderflipped into Crazy news worldwideTechnology that can ‘reduce or reverse cell ageing’ now possible, scientists say after finding key geneindependent.co.uk - Anthony CuthbertsonA mysterious gene that plays a fundamental role in biological ageing has finally been identified, paving the way for breakthrough treatments to treat …
Pittsburgh Post-Gazetteflipped into This Just InGene Therapy: Lies then and now, the stuff of resignationpost-gazette.com - Gene CollierHumorless to the point of being inhumane, devious, vacillating, profane, ignorant, suspicious, and of such minimal loyalty as to be of no good use, …
Dave Mandellflipped into HealthinessLong-term endurance exercise found to alter more than 1,000 genesverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Rich HaridyWhile much research has investigated short-term physiological responses to exercise a new study has set out to examine how long-term physical …
Passionfish12flipped into HealthGene study suggests healthy aging linked to blood iron levelsverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Rich HaridyA large gene study has discovered several genomic regions linked to longer and healthier lives are also involved in metabolizing iron in the blood. …
The Guardianflipped into Top StoriesNeanderthal genes increase risk of serious Covid-19, study claimsverified_publisherThe Guardian - Ian Sample Science editorStrand of DNA inherited by modern humans is linked to likelihood of falling severely ill Modern humans and Neanderthals could be forgiven for having other issues on their minds when they interbred in the stone age. But according to researchers, those ancient couplings laid a grim foundation for …
Roald Bøeflipped into Health Science & Human BiologySelfish genes take sides in the battle of the sexesphys.org - University of St AndrewsMen may have a surprising genetic advantage over women, according to new research carried out at the University of St Andrews. The study, published …
Daniel Freytesflipped into Interesting/ Important ReadsSingle gene therapy injection surprisingly boosts vision in both eyesverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Nick LavarsOne of the ways scientists hope to offer better treatments for vision loss is through gene therapy, where carefully selected genetic material is …
New York Postflipped into NewsScientists splice human genes into monkey brains to make them bigger, smarterNew York Post - Natalie O'NeillWhat could go wrong? Scientists made monkey brains double in size by splicing them with human genes in a “Planet of the Apes”-style experiment. During …
Tushar Bhattacharyaflipped into NeuroscienceHuman genes are inserted into MONKEY BRAINS causing them to expand in unnerving Planet of the Apes-style experimentdailymail.co.uk - Jonathan ChadwickScientists have inserted a human gene in the brains of monkeys to make them larger and more wrinkled in disconcerting lab experiments. Experts found …
Michael Hinsleyflipped into HealthScientists pinpoint five genes which make you more likely to die from CovidMetro - Sam CorbishleyScientists have identified mutations in five genes associated with the development of life-threatening illness in Covid-19 patients. Researchers say …
Daily Mailflipped into Top StoriesThe five genes that make you more likely to die from coronavirus or be admitted to intensive caredailymail.co.uk - Joe PinkstoneFive genes have been identified which increase the likelihood of a Covid-19 patient being admitted to intensive care and dying. A landmark study from …
BBC Newsflipped into Top StoriesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCovid: Genes hold clues to why some people get severely illbbc.co.uk - By Rebecca MorelleWhy some people with coronavirus have no symptoms and others get extremely ill is one of the pandemic's biggest puzzles. A study in Nature of more than 2,200 intensive care patients has identified specific genes that may hold the answer. They make some people more susceptible to severe Covid-19 …
Keithflipped into Brain And PsycheMother's Empathy Linked to 'Epigenetic' Changes to the Oxytocin Gene - Neuroscience Newsneurosciencenews.com - FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychologyOur ability to feel and understand the emotions of others, or “empathy,” is at the core of our prosocial behaviors such as cooperation and caregiving. …
Badi Lettenflipped into Information for the CuriousThe chicken first crossed the road in Southeast Asia, ‘landmark' gene study findssciencemag.orgIt is the world's most common farm animal as well as humanity's largest single source of animal protein. Some 24 billion strong, it outnumbers all …
AvatarCraig Denhamflipped into HealthWorld-first gene therapy reverses Alzheimer's memory loss in miceverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Nick LavarsScientists in Australia have made an exciting breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, demonstrating what they describe as the first gene-therapy-based …
AvatarWWflipped into Relevant: Second Look'I never saw stars before': Gene therapy brings back 8-year-old Canadian boy's sightctvnews.ca - Avis FavaroTORONTO -- For the thousands of Canadians at risk of blindness, eight-year-old Sam is a beacon of hope. He is the first Canadian to be treated with …
CNBCflipped into Top NewsExperts claim they identified human genes that can protect against Covid-19verified_publisherCNBC - Lori IoannouA team of scientists say they have identified the genes that can protect human cells against Covid-19. The scientists from the New York Genome …
BBC Science Focus Magazineflipped into SCIENCEFOCUS.COMNeanderthal genes could increase the severity of COVID-19 symptomssciencefocus.com - Jason GoodyerDNA inherited from Neanderthals 50,000 years ago seems to be linked to an increased risk of falling ill from the coronavirus. Dr Hugo Zeberg, …
