“Selective Silencing”: New Research Challenges Textbook Principle of Genetics
New research uncovers why certain individuals with disease-causing genes remain symptom-free. Researchers at Columbia ...
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New Insight into Genetic Disease Variability
New research reveals that certain cells inactivate one parent’s copy of a gene, leading to a bias in gene activity that may ...
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Y chromosome’s unexpected impact on aging and disease in men
Loss of the Y chromosome (LOY) in men, a dynamic mutation linked to aging, impairs immune function and increases risks of ...
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Why the Y Chromosome Is Disappearing—And What It Means for Men
The human Y chromosome, responsible for determining male sex, has been gradually shrinking over millions of years. This ...
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The Genetic Impact of Forever Chemicals on Brain Function
Researchers have found that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) alter the expression of specific genes in brain-like cells, potentially contributing to neurotoxicity.
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Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts
The genetics behind the alternating sexes of walnut trees has been revealed by biologists at the University of California, ...
Breakthrough Discovery Links New Gene to Autism
Variants in DDX53 and other X-linked genes offer genetic insights into the higher prevalence of ASD in males. A recent study ...
Genetic mechanism of alternating sexes in walnut trees has some parallels to sex determination in humans
The genetics behind the alternating sexes of walnut trees have been revealed by biologists at the University of California, ...