genetics

Secret to living a long life unlocked - study

Many people resort to diets and expensive treatments to avoid ageing, but a large component is genetic.

Genetic cause of childhood-onset schizophrenia potentially discovered - study

The results of the study revealed that a genetic mutation was found in seven of the 33 children and their families who participated.

Assuta embryo case: Hospital mismanaged IVF unit, put money first

The members of the committee said that it was not a single unfortunate mistake but a chain of errors that caused the embryos to be replaced.

HIV cured using stem cells extracted from umbilical cord - study

Using stem cells from umbilical cord blood instead of from donors increases the potential to cure the disease through stem cell transplants in people of all racial backgrounds.

Red hot: Gene that allows eating massive amounts of chili peppers found in Israel

The ability to eat huge amounts of red chili peppers is due to a defective gene discovered by Jerusalem researchers in a Palestinian boy and his cousin.

Dogs in Chernobyl nuclear plant are genetically distinct from others - study

The mysterious dog populations in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant are genetically distinct from the other dog populations near the nuclear disaster site in Ukraine.

06/03/2023

University of Haifa scientists unlock key to drought-resistant wheat plants - study

An international team of scientists found that the right number of copies of a specific group of genes can stimulate longer root growth.

New model explains huge variety of sizes of hereditary material in nature

Why is ‘junk DNA’ not deleted from the original genome over millions of years of evolution?

Researchers successfully elongate mouse limbs shortened by genetic disease

Patients with the disease Robinow Syndrome and similar diseases that affect the skeletal system have short-limb dwarfism and facial abnormalities.

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The science behind colorful snakes - study

Researchers have located and successfully edited the gene responsible for reptilian color variants.

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