Dr. Carlos Bustamante, a prominent population geneticist, recently concluded that Senator Elizabeth Warren had “a Native American ancestor.” While geneticists
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Advantages of DNA immunization platform for eliciting monoclonal antibodies in multiple species
Researchers have taken advantage of the benefits of DNA immunization over traditional protein-based immunization to elicit monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against
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What’s in your DNA? Poll of older adults shows high interest, with a dose of skepticism
Only a small percentage of people in their 50s and early 60s have had their DNA tested—either for medical reasons,
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Your Personal Bubble Isn't Empty Space, It's Actually Teeming with Tiny Guests
You are never alone: With every step you take, a bubble of particles follows. Microbes, chemicals, fungi, microscopic animals and
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Mitochondrial DNA in exosomes is the alarm that initiates the antiviral response
Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) have provided valuable information about the defense mechanisms of
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Autistic habits could be stopped by editing DNA, scientists say
Autism traits may be edited out in the future using new genetic techniques: Scientists complete successful trial to change the
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Tumor cells evade death through in extremis DNA repair
Greater knowledge of the mechanisms that contribute to the survival of tumour cells is key to vanquishing them. The study
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A clinical trial wants your DNA – what should you do?
On May 6, the “All of Us” study started enrolling participants. This national study will be one of the largest
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Recreational ancestry DNA testing may reveal more than consumers bargained for
Aggressive marketing techniques and the popularization of “gifting” recreational ancestry tests has led more consumers than ever to the world
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Understanding how DNA is selectively tagged with ‘do not use’ marks
Not all of your genome needs to be active at any given time. Some regions are prone to hopping around
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