genetics
The Genetic Basis Of Obesity
A study of almost 340,000 individuals has uncovered 97 gene loci linked to high body mass index.
Enhancers Take The Lead
A study from the FANTOM5 consortium has revealed that distant enhancers are the first responders in the chain of gene expression.
Mutation In CHEK2 Linked To Breast Cancer In Chinese Women
Mutations in CHEK2, rather than the more well-known BRCA genes, are more common in Chinese breast cancer patients.
Genetic Basis Of Dilated Cardiomyopathy Pinpointed
Researchers have identified the titin gene as responsible for hereditary heart enlargement, the most common reason for heart transplants.
Mitochondrial DNA Sheds Light On Kangaroo Family Tree
Using DNA from extinct giant marsupials, scientists have shown that the banded hare-wallaby is closer to kangaroos than was previously thought.
The Devil Is In The Detail
Researchers have found that the ability to match the background environment could play a role in the persistence of different color variants in fish.
Gene Controlling Brain Size Identified
A study in zebrafish and mice shows that the gene KATNB1 is crucial for the brain to reach its correct size.
How Cotton Fiber Growth Is Regulated
Silencing of the gene GhHOX3 dramatically reduces cotton fiber length, whereas its overexpression leads to longer fibers.
A Flock Of Bird Data
The efforts of a consortium of over 200 scientists has resulted in a better understanding of the incredible diversity of birds.
