We explore the idea of 'longevity genes' and whether being blessed with a FOXO3 variant which will translate to a longer and ...

Amy Lindberg spent 26 years in the Navy and she still walked like it—with intention, like her chin had someplace to be. But around 2017, her right foot stopped following orders. Lindberg and her ...

The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit mechanical forces for growth and development. Sip a glass of wine, and you ...

Objective: To analyze the distribution characteristics of MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism in Shaanxi Province, thereby providing a genetic basis for folic acid supplementation strategies and the ...

Late last year, dozens of researchers spanning thousands of miles banded together in a race to save one baby boy’s life. The result was a world first: a cutting-edge, gene-editing therapy fashioned ...

Introduction Chagas Disease (CD) is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi and is endemic to 21 Latin American countries. It is estimated that 6 to 7 million people in Latin America are infected.

Discover interesting facts about how traits are passed down over generations through DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What ...

Your genes code for all your traits. Some genes are dominant and expressed if you receive a copy from one parent. Others are recessive and only apparent if you receive a copy from both parents. Genes ...