Even with today’s advanced DNA sequencing technologies, the underlying genetic causes of many rare movement disorders remain unknown. Researchers in
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Gene links exercise endurance, cold tolerance, and cellular maintenance in flies
As the days get shorter and chillier in the northern hemisphere, those who choose to work out in the mornings
Promising evidence for sickle cell gene therapy
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising,
New gene editing tool helps zero in on small cancer-linked mutations
A change in just one letter in the code that makes up a cancer-causing gene can significantly affect how aggressive
Breaking cancer’s vicious cycle
University of Toronto researchers have uncovered why some cancers grow faster than others. The team led by Liliana Attisano, Professor
Fertilization and epigenetics in mammals
Contributions of mammalian females to their offspring are apparent–both nuclear and mitochondrial DNA, for example, as well as exposure to
How genes cause sleep problems
Researchers have identified specific genes that may trigger the development of sleep problems, and have also demonstrated a genetic link
