Until recently, our understanding of the genetic causes for human diseases were largely limited to the study of extreme phenotypes produced by Mendelian disorders. Advances in genomic technologies and ...

The Human Genome Project has reached its midpoint. Its initial goals were to complete genetic and physical maps of the human genome in anticipation of completing the primary nucleotide sequence. The ...

A big federal study aimed at reducing racial disparities in genetic research has released the program's first major trove of results. The findings are being welcomed for providing a wealth of ...

The bellygenes initiative, coordinated by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University Medical Centre Groningen, will study the genetic makeup of 800,000 Europeans in relation to irritable ...

A big federal research project aimed at reducing racial disparities in genetic research has unveiled the program's first major trove of results. "This is a huge deal," says Dr. Joshua Denny, who runs ...

Scientists are taking note of the lack of diversity in genetics; often, genetic information from people only of European descent has been used for research studies. In recent years, investigators have ...

Jefferson Genetics Project: Jefferson Middle School AT Science student, Cordell Simmons, discusses his presentation on GMO salmon to teacher, Erin Knapp. “OncoMice are genetically modified to have an ...

Benchmark Genetics and Nofima have joined forces to launch a new project aimed at addressing one of the most critical ...

She called the genetics project at MUSC “a great opportunity to open the doors.” Even so, the topic of recruiting Black research participants for genetics studies is complex. “There’s debate on how we ...

WellSpan Health's Gene Health Project offers free genetic screening for cancer syndromes and heart disease. The project aims to improve personalized healthcare through genetic analysis, with WellSpan ...