Genetics Stories
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Children Of Alcoholics May Get At Least 1 Benefit From Their Parent's Addiction
The offspring of mice chronically-exposed to alcohol didn't find alcohol as appealing. So, why is it that human children of alcoholics tend to favor them? -
A Single Genetic 'Switch' Separates Blondes From Brunettes
Researchers found a single letter change in your DNA is enough to fine-tune the regulation of an essential gene, which results in blonde hair. -
Smokers Beware: There's A New Genetic Link To Lung Cancer
A newly-discovered genetic defect that affects 25 percent of all smokers increases cancer risk significantly. -
The Foods You Like, Based On Your Genes
New discoveries about how population-wide genetics affect individual tastes and food preferences may soon bring personalized nutrition plans to the table. -
Exome Sequencing Needs Improvement Before It Can Be Used To Detect Disease
A cheaper form of genome sequencing, though widely used, can be up to 90 percent ineffective in catching a number of disease-causing mutations. -
How Girls Have A Biological Advantage From Birth
A new study has uncovered the reason why male babies have a tougher time in the womb than female babies. -
It’s Now Possible To Make A Baby With 3 Biological Parents
Scientists have figured out a way to allow babies to be born to three biological parents, all in the hopes of prevent genetic mutations. -
Blame Your Night Hunger On Faulty Genes [VIDEO]
A new study links night eating syndrome with a gene called PER1, suggesting that individuals who constantly crave food at night may be influenced by a gene mutation. -
23andMe Shows Reading DNA Is Mostly An Art, Not A Science
23andMe, the personal genetics company, has introduced a new algorithm called the HaploScore, which improves detection of inherited DNA. -
Do Lazy People Have More 'Immature' Brains?
A correlation between physical activity and more mature neuron cells was found in a study of laboratory rats, building on previous genetic research showing many personalty traits and health tendencies to have some genetic basis. -
H5N1 Bird Flu Could Become Easily Contagious
New research suggests H5N1 Bird Flu is five gene mutations away from becoming as easily spread as the common flu. -
Why Do Some People Sweat More Than Others?
Excessive sweating, which for many may cause embarrassment and ruin quality of life, is a condition physicians call hyperhydrosis.
