Genes : Science World Report

Feb 13, 2015 03:09 PM EST

Seven New Genes Discovered Relating To X-Linked Intellectual Disability

Researchers have now identified seven x-linked genes related to intellectual disability, a health issue that primarily affects men with highly variable clinical manifestations.

Feb 03, 2015 11:18 AM EST

23andMe Study Identifies Genetic Variants Associated With Motion Sickness

The privately held personal genomics and biotechnology company 23andMe has become the first to identify genetic variants associated with motion sickness--a condition that affects roughly one in three people.

Sep 03, 2014 08:58 AM EDT

How Will Genetic Influences Determine Your Future Child's Obesity Risk?

Genes essentially determine much of our risk for obesity.

Mar 25, 2014 09:24 PM EDT

New Technique to Help Decipher Genes’ Roles in Learning and Memory

New MIT technique could help decipher genes' roles in learning and memory.

Feb 10, 2014 04:04 PM EST

Removal of Disease-Sensitivity Genes in Crops Can Save Farmers Millions

Scientists have found a way to safely breed disease-free resistant wheat.

Oct 06, 2013 04:54 PM EDT

Gene Activity Visualized Via Thousands of Single Cells

Biologists from the University of Zurich have recently developed a method that works to visualize the activity of genes in single cells. This efficient method works through the study of a thousand genes in parallel via ten thousand single human cells. The applications lie in fields of basic research...