CRISPRware is a new tool scientists can use to design the best guide RNAs to edit genes in many organisms, without the need for deep bioinformatics expertise. By making gene editing more precise and ...

The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected ...

India offers a treasure trove of genetic data for AI-enabled researchers to develop therapies neglected by commercial ...

Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that a virus that has flown under the radar for years might be a potential contributor to the neurodegenerative disorder.

In April of that year, patients started appearing at hospitals in the industrial city of Sverdlovsk, now known as ...

The Byers Award recognizes outstanding research by faculty members in the middle of their careers. Martin Kampman’s honorary 2025 lecture is titled “A CRISPR approach to neurodegenerative diseases.” ...

Recent research suggests that some of these genetic variants inherited from Neanderthals could be linked to autism spectrum ...

More than 30 million people globally have done a family history DNA test, but few realise this multi-billion dollar ...

The first draft of the human genome – our genetic blueprint – was published on 26 June, 2000. It had taken 10 years to ...

The combination of climate change and pathogen expansion could be fueling a surge in infectious diseases. GEN consulted ...

Scientists with the NIH-backed SMaHT Network are mapping every DNA mutation in the human body, creating a groundbreaking ...

Mitochondria are the body's "energy factories," and their proper function is essential for life. Inside mitochondria, a set ...