Genetics

Mutations in the CHEK2 Gene: What You Need to Know

The acronym CHEK2 stands for checkpoint kinase 2, a pivotal gene that usually plays a crucial role in the realm of DNA repair. Should a mutation or alteration manifest within this gene, it could potentially raise a person’s susceptibility to…

August 14, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

New Study About Bipolar Disorder Reveals Shocking Details

A new study about bipolar disorder unveils shocking details. Apparently, there are dozens of genetic links that increase the risk for this condition previously identified. Over 400,000 people (41, 917 were diagnosed with bipolar disorder) were surveyed, for what scientists…

May 17, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

We Age According To Our DNA Writing, A New Study Says

Epigenetics is a vast and still underdeveloped study of biology. In its broadest sense, epigenetics is the study of the mechanisms of temporal and spatial control of gene activity during the development of complex organisms. Meaning it can describe anything…

February 17, 2020 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Cancer Could Be Genetically Determined Decades Before It Manifests

In the last century, cancer has become something close to an inner human genocide. There are 100 types of cancer. Estimates are that in 2018, 18.1 million new cases of cancer and 9.6 million deaths occur globally. That means about…

February 7, 2020 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Genetics Influences The Risks Of Autism

New studies conducted in five countries suggest that a more significant factor in risks for autism is the genetic structure. This seems to be more influential than the environment the subjects are living in, the lifestyle they have adapted to…

July 28, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Russians Plan To Create CRISPR-edited Human Embryos

Russian researchers are seeking approval for the use of CRISPR, a powerful gene-editing tool, to come up with CRISPR-edited human embryos and create genetically-improved babies. The Russians plan comes a few months after another researcher, in this case from China,…

June 12, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Breakthrough Genetics Study Conducted By Israeli Scientists On Worms

A breakthrough genetics study published by researchers from the Tel Aviv University may force researchers to reevaluate the validity of the Second Law of Biology. The paper explores how the reaction of a worm to an environmental factor can be…

June 11, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Junk DNA Section Controls A Switch That Could Help Humans Regrow Limbs

A new study revealed that animals that can regenerate specific parts of their bodies do that thanks to the so-called early growth response gene. In humans, it is responsible for cellular regeneration, but a junk DNA section controls this switch,…

March 19, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Weight Loss, As Well As The Weight Gain, Can Be Influenced By The Intestinal Flora, Genes, And Hormones

Many people could believe that the struggle against weight gain is a simple act of strength of will, but scientific evidence suggests the contrary. BBC revealed a series of facts about overweight that could be surprisingly impacting your weight. Weight…

April 30, 2018 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0