Genes

DNA from long-extinct branch of the humanity boosted survival rates for early Americans

The twist is that many people in the Americas today carry a special version of this gene that doesn’t come from modern humans at all.

Study finds viral junk DNA plays critical role in human development Rebecca Shavit

Global DNA study identifies 175,000+ variants affecting human diversity and disease risk Joshua Shavit

CRISPR helps scientists identify key genes in the development of Parkinson’s disease Joshua Shavit

Researchers find life thriving deep under the Earth’s surface Joseph Shavit

Why some babies walk early and others late: It’s in their genes Rebecca Shavit

Groundbreaking new discovery predicts early onset of Alzheimer’s disease Rebecca Shavit

New gene discovery could transform screening and treatment for heart disease Joseph Shavit

Breakthrough AI finds a cause and treatment candidate for Alzheimer’s Joshua Shavit

Gene mutation linked to substantial risk of Parkinson’s disease Rebecca Shavit

Scientists discover new weapon in the fight against skin cancer Rebecca Shavit

Violence changes human genes for generations, study finds Joshua Shavit

Scientists discover thriving life deep below the surface of the Earth Joseph Shavit

Gene discovery revolutionizes the detection and treatment of prostate cancer Joshua Shavit

Genetically tailored diets successfully treat patients with IBS Joshua Shavit

Scientists make major new discovery in fight against Huntington’s disease Joshua Shavit

What if genetic traits favor one parent over the other?Joshua Shavit