Genes
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Year in space put astronaut’s immune system on high alertA number of genes connected to his immune system became hyperactive, compared to the astronaut's identical twin who remained on Earth.ScienceFeb 15, 2019
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These are the genes that may explain why you have a unibrow, bald spot or grey hairScientists have been meticulously studying genetics and how they make up our appearance and now they say they’ve discovered the first gene identified for greying hair.HealthMar 2, 2016
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Study reveals flaws in gene testing; results often conflictThe first report from a big public-private project to improve genetic testing reveals it is not as rock solid as many people believe, with flaws that result in some people wrongly advised to worry about a disease risk and others wrongly told they can relax.HealthMay 28, 2015
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Heart rhythm disorder can devastate familiesWhen Katherine Dines was ready to start a family, she wanted to make sure there wasn't something lurking in her genetic makeup that could threaten the health of her children.HealthNov 6, 2014
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Canadian hospital challenging human DNA patentsA Canadian hospital is launching a court challenge with the ultimate goal of invalidating patents on human genes.CanadaNov 3, 2014
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