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Advances in population-scale sequencing are leading researchers to new and valuable data sources, and revealing early signals of disease to study participants.
Renown Institute for Health Innovation partnered with Helix to help carry out a large-scale genetic screening and research initiative.
DNA tests can be a powerful tool to help you look into the past and see where your family is from. Readouts from these tests will tell you about your genetic ancestry, but what about your culture?
When Watson and Crick’s paper was published in 1953, they knew very little about DNA. We’ve come a long way since then. In honor of DNA Day—the holiday commemorating their seminal paper—we thought we’d reflect on just how much we’ve learned over these past six decades.
It’s rare for a gene to be elevated into public discussion, and even rarer for a gene’s importance to be highlighted by celebrities and world leaders. While each gene on the ACMG 59 is incredibly important, no other gene has captured the public eye quite like the BRCA genes.
Cancer is a scary topic, in part because people usually only hear about it after they (or someone they know) has developed it. But that doesn’t have to be the case.
What’s the difference between early-onset, and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease? Here, we explore the history of Alzheimer’s and discuss the differences between the two forms.
When we think of human history, we often picture a linear progression where primitive beings exist for a time, only to give way as more sophisticated humans develop. This view isn’t necessarily wrong, but it does gloss over some pretty incredible moments in our history—including the evolution of the hobbits.
It’s been nearly 15 years since the completion of the Human Genome Project. In the years that have passed, we’ve seen a windfall of scientific discovery and innovation. We’ve highlighted a few exciting trends in DNA, ranging from large-scale data sets to DNA-based storage.
Exactly what causes Alzheimer's is still unknown, but many signs point to changes in the APOE gene. While Alzheimer’s cannot be cured, it may be delayed by making proactive lifestyle choices. Find out how the APOE gene may factor into a person's risks of developing Alzheimer's in this week's Weekly Gene.
You’ve probably heard of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. But did you know there are several other types as well?
In 1970, Dr. Susumu Ohno suggested that repetition within the DNA sequence could have dramatic effects on our traits. Now, more than 50 years later, we know that Dr. Ohno was right—repetition in DNA does affect our traits, and there’s a lot of it.
This week, the world learned about a different kind of zombie—one that’s not made of bones or flesh. This kind of zombie is made of DNA, and it may be playing an important role in the evolution of elephants. It could also be helping humans grow large brains.
Many forms of cancer are now treatable thanks to the herculean efforts of Dr. Jane C. Wright.
What do viruses, DNA, and coal have in common? They were all studied by Dr. Rosalind Franklin.
Dr. Chase had a relatively short career in science, but it was an extremely productive one.
Dr. Stevens was coming into science at a time when there was very little known about heredity.
Looking at the list of common risk factors, you can easily see how a modern lifestyle can increase a person’s risk of having heart disease. On average, people eat more, smoke more, and walk less than our ancestors. But if heart disease was simply a product of our modern lifestyle, why do so many mummies have it?
The ocean is a turbulent place that isn’t particularly hospitable to humans, so it may seem like the last place you’d expect to learn about human biology.
When we think about what it means to live a healthy life, there are certain truths we take for granted.
