Genetics
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects A new saliva test using artificial intelligence algorithms may help identify cancer patients at high risk for severe side effects from chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). About 1 in 3 people has a reduced ability to process 5-FU, which can lead to toxic levels and life-threatening complications. […]
🏥 Health
How baker’s yeast sheds light on human migration
How baker’s yeast sheds light on human migration Baker’s yeast has been found to have genetic links to human migration, suggesting that humans domesticated it around 7000 BCE. Researchers analyzed DNA from wild and domesticated yeast in different regions of Europe and America, finding distinct subpopulations within continents. The study suggests that the forest populations […]
🔬 Science
NASA Kicks Off Biological Research Aboard Space Station
NASA Kicks Off Biological Research Aboard Space Station NASA has launched several biological experiments aboard the International Space Station as part of its 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission. The experiments include studying how microgravity affects protein production by microalgae, testing a microscope to capture microbial activity, and examining genetic activity in biofilms. Microalgae are […]
🔬 Science
Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life?
Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life? Dalton Conley’s new book “The Social Genome” explores how genes shape society in profound ways. The author debunks the nature vs. nurture debate, revealing a deeply intertwined relationship between genetics and environment. Genetic science can forecast aspects of our lives, including income, education level, and […]
📰 News
DNA repair insights could pave way for new cancer therapies
DNA repair insights could pave way for new cancer therapies DNA repair mechanisms play a crucial role in helping cells survive daily challenges beyond external threats. Researchers have discovered new vulnerabilities in cancer cells that could be exploited therapeutically, thanks to insights into genetic interactions. A systematic approach identified 5,000 gene pairs where inactivating both […]
🔬 Science
Are twins allergic to the same things?
Are twins allergic to the same things? Twins are more likely to share allergies due to their shared genetics and growing up together. Allergies are caused by a combination of someone’s genes and the environment they live in, making it possible for twins to develop similar allergies. Research has shown that identical twins are more […]
🏥 Health
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem For companies like 23andMe, consumers are as much the product as the DNA test kits. Veronika Oliinyk/iStock via Getty Images Plus As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy […]
📰 News
Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries
Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries Sturgeon can be several hundred pounds each. cezars/E+ via Getty Images Sturgeons are one of the oldest groups of fishes. Sporting an armor of five rows of bony, modified scales called dermal scutes and a sharklike tail […]
🔬 Science