Genetic rescue could benefit more at-risk species

Genetic rescue is an under-used strategy for the conservation of endangered and threatened animals in the US, report researchers.

Emilie Lorditch-Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 4, 2023 ~4 min

Why are carrots orange?

A new study of the genes of more than 600 types of carrot shows that three specific genes are required to give carrots an orange color.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
Sept. 29, 2023 ~5 min


Team diagnoses Mila the orangutan with rare genetic disease

A team has solved a years-long mystery mystery with the diagnosis of a rare genetic disease in a Sumatran orangutan.

Christina Griffiths-Indiana • futurity
July 31, 2023 ~4 min

With inactivated gene, mice age faster but live longer

A gene called Myc is an important driver of cancer in both mice and humans. It also plays a role in aging, research shows.

Asher Jones-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
July 25, 2023 ~6 min

Team pinpoints genes that shape our skeletons

New findings pinpoint the genes that shape our skeletons, from the width of our shoulders to the length of our legs.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
July 21, 2023 ~6 min

Foxtail millet genome holds clues to better crops

A large-scale genomic analysis of foxtail millet, clarifies the genetic basis for key agricultural traits.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
June 12, 2023 ~6 min

‘Map’ of French Canadian population uses genes and genealogy

New research shows that the genetic structure of the French Canadian population was encoded within its genealogy.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
June 1, 2023 ~4 min

Unique genetic risk for Alzheimer’s for Ashkenazi Jews

Researchers have identified several new genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease unique to Ashkenazi Jews.

Gina DiGravio-Boston • futurity
June 1, 2023 ~5 min


Could genetic risk info discourage drinking?

Genetic risk information could one day enhance prevention and treatment of substance use, including alcohol use disorder, say researchers.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
May 31, 2023 ~6 min

FDA: People can eat these gene-edited pigs

The United States Food and Drug Administration has authorized gene-edited pigs entrance into the food chain for human consumption.

David Wasson-Washington State • futurity
May 8, 2023 ~6 min

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