A CRISPR Genetic On-Off Switch

Our knowledge of genetics and the tools to engineer or modify genetics continues to rapidly progress. The most celebrated recent advance was CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats), a bacteria-derived system that can easily target a Read more at Theness.com

Dr. Marc S. Williams of Geisinger Genomic Medicine Institute Begins Presidency with the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)

Marc S. Williams, MD, FAAP, FACMG, FACMI is the new president of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the national professional... Read more at Yahoo Entertainment

Genomic insights into population history and biological adaptation in Oceania

Genomic analyses of human populations in the Pacific provide insights into the peopling history of the region and reveal episodes of biological adaptation relating to the immune system and lipid metabolism through introgression from archaic hominins and polyg Read more at Nature.com

Embark Veterinary Study Reveals Genetic Traits in Dog Coat and Color

Embark Veterinary, a leader in dog genetics, today announced that the uniquely spotted coat of German Shorthair Pointers, Australian Cattle Dogs, and other... Read more at Yahoo Entertainment

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Elects New Board Members, President-Elect

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) welcomed five new directors, including a new president-elect, to its Board of Directors at the... Read more at Yahoo Entertainment

Genomic insights into population history and biological adaptation in Oceania

Genomic analyses of human populations in the Pacific provide insights into the peopling history of the region and reveal episodes of biological adaptation relating to the immune system and lipid metabolism through introgression from archaic hominins and polyg Read more at Nature.com

The 7-minute Miracle: The Breakthrough Program to Banish Spot Fat Forever-P2P

WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY No weights! No diets! No aerobics! No gym memberships! The 7-Minute Miracle is the genetically based program that lets you actually spot reduce fat in your most troublesome areas: your thighs, hips, buttocks, abs, and arms. Us Read more at Rlslog.net

Novel Genetic Variants Discovered in Two Studies of Inherited Disease in Finnish Dog Breeds

VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wisdom Health Genetics, the world leader in pet genetics and maker of the WISDOM PANEL dog DNA test, announced the publication of two studies in Human Genetics conducted in partnership with the University of Helsinki. Both Read more at Business Wire

No Need For Caution With Whole Genome Sequencing

The advancement of WGS as a first line of defense in the root determination of rare diseases has certainly been slowed for years by an "abundance of caution." Read more at Forbes

'I didn't want to see pain': Natalia Tszyu hoped for a different career path for Tim

Natalia Tszyu had hoped her son would become a doctor or a lawyer, but acknowledges that genetics has bought Tim Tszyu within touching distance of emulating his famous father. Read more at ABC News (AU)

Dr. Noura Abul-Husn Receives the 2021 Dr. Michael S. Watson Genetic and Genomic Medicine Innovation Award from the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine

Noura Abul-Husn, MD, PhD, FACMG is the recipient of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's 2021 Dr. Michael S. Watson Genetic and Genomic... Read more at Yahoo Entertainment

Unfold Makes Significant Strides to Bring Optimized Genetics and Digital Services to Market

Company Doubles in Size Since Launch, Adds Produce Industry Leader to Advisory Board and Breaks Ground on New R&D Vertical Farm FacilityDAVIS, Calif., April ... Read more at Yahoo Entertainment

More Than Period Pain: Six Women mBeing Diagnosed With Endometriosis

"The condition is debilitating even in its lightest forms," says Eva, 33. "If it only affected men we would have found a cure 20 years ago." Read more at Vice News

Inozyme Pharma Presents Data from Burden of Illness Study in Patients with ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency at the 2021 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics

- Study results underscore high and shifting disease impacts across age groups, reflecting evolution of disease symptomology -BOSTON, April 14, 2021 (GLOBE... Read more at Yahoo Entertainment

Can Marijuana Cause Psychosis?

It depends: Who are your parents? How old were you when you started? How much did you consume each day? This is what we know thus far.
Read more at Psychology Today

IVF is the Best Treatment of Infertility technology

IVF is the Best Treatment of Infertility technology The ACIMC is at the fore-front of fertility technology, consistently recording high success rates Read more at Visual.ly

Suppression of COVID-19 waves reflects time-dependent social activity, not herd immunity

Scientists developed a model showing that a fragile, temporary state of immunity emerged during the early epidemic but got destroyed as people changed their social behaviors over time, leading to future waves of infection. Read more at Science Daily

7 Common Causes for Hair Loss and How to Prevent It

Hair loss is a condition that impacts many people of all ages and genders. The exact cause can vary from person to person, with things like genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions and natural ageing all playing a part. Anyone can lose hair on their hea Read more at Lifehacker Australia

Scientific seeds of inspiration

From the June 2021 issue onwards, Nature Reviews Genetics will publish Journal Club articles, which explore a historical scientific publication that has served as inspiration to the author. Read more at Nature.com

What Was Adam Like?

From reading Genesis, and armed with a basic knowledge of genetics, we can learn a lot about what Adam was probably like.
Read more at Answersingenesis.org