Genetics
Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic stem cells develop into brain cells.
Israeli scientists crack the code on breast cancer cells' survival in brain
New genetic study pushes Australian settlement back 60,000 years, supporting ‘long chronology’
Israeli-American collaboration aims to crack hidden code of human genome through AI
Dogs in Chernobyl nuclear plant are genetically distinct from others - study
The mysterious dog populations in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant are genetically distinct from the other dog populations near the nuclear disaster site in Ukraine.
University of Haifa scientists unlock key to drought-resistant wheat plants - study
An international team of scientists found that the right number of copies of a specific group of genes can stimulate longer root growth.
New model explains huge variety of sizes of hereditary material in nature
Why is ‘junk DNA’ not deleted from the original genome over millions of years of evolution?
Researchers successfully elongate mouse limbs shortened by genetic disease
Patients with the disease Robinow Syndrome and similar diseases that affect the skeletal system have short-limb dwarfism and facial abnormalities.
The science behind colorful snakes - study
Researchers have located and successfully edited the gene responsible for reptilian color variants.
Newly-discovered gene mutation blocks babies from metabolizing vitamin D
Adults living with this gene may not know they have it. The symptoms include frequent kidney stones and high levels of calcium in the blood.
Baby born with fully developed teeth shocks mother, doctors
This happens in between about 1 in 800 to 1 in 6000 births - and the mother was as shocked as anybody.
Israeli researchers develop new process for creating custom enzymes -study
Enzymes that are modified using this process, called the CADENZ Method, could have long-reaching impacts.
Why aren't humans covered in body hair like animals are? - study
Humans appear to have the genes for a full coat of body hair, but evolution has disabled them, a new study has found.
COVID: 28 new genetic loci found linked to severe symptoms - study
This non-peer-reviewed study helps shed light on some of the complex relationships between respiratory sickness, lung function and COVID-19 severity.
