Tag: genetics
You Look Good in Those Genes
Genetic tests, like those by 23andMe, can spell out your risk of getting certain diseases. But could that info do more harm than good?
A Medical Mystery Becomes a Medical Breakthrough
A 10-year-old boy has faced mysterious and terrifying symptoms his entire life. Now, he finally has a diagnosis – and renewed hope.
Could a Single Protein Be Causing Autism?
Researchers have pinpointed a protein that may be linked to the symptoms experienced by up to a third of people on the autism spectrum.
Does Science Want To Be Free?
The patent dispute over CRISPR gene editing technology speaks to a bigger question: Should publicly funded science be free?
Search, Share and Synthesize
As a PhD candidate, she knows the value of collaborating and cultivating diverse interests -- from gardening to riding tricycles.
Mutations that Serve to Protect
We tend to think of genetic mutations as the "bad guys," but some mutations can actually help mitigate the impact of disease.
Genes May Hold the Key to Overcoming Addiction
Studies into the genetic basis of nicotine cravings could one day help curb addictions to cigarettes; or even, potentially, other types of drugs.
New Project Aims to Manufacture Human DNA
Scientists debate whether synthesizing entire genomes is necessary, desirable
