Genetics : Science World Report

Jun 11, 2015 07:09 AM EDT

How Modern Europe was Created: Ancient DNA Reveals Massive Migration

How did the Bronze Age change Europe? Scientists have taken a closer look at Europe's genetic past and establish how the foundation for modern Eurasia was laid.

Jun 05, 2015 09:32 AM EDT

Genes Impact First-Time Moms: Play Major Role in Pregnancy

Overlap between genetic effects also partly explains why women who have children earlier also have a higher number of children.

Jun 04, 2015 09:23 PM EDT

C9orf72 Repeats May Predict Genetic Predisposition To ALS

Though there has been progress made in the fight against ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers are continually learning more about the rare illness, and how to properly manage the progressive symptoms.

May 26, 2015 11:10 AM EDT

Rare, Genetic Mutation Causes Humans to Feel No Pain

A rare, genetic mutation can keep you from feeling pain. Scientists have found that this mutation, though, can have some serious consequences.

May 26, 2015 08:06 AM EDT

Origins of the Massive Beefsteak Tomato Discovered by Scientists

One of the most popular breeds of tomatoes are beefsteak tomatoes and now, scientists may have discovered their origins.

May 20, 2015 12:31 PM EDT

You Can Now Buy Your Very Own Green Glowing Plant Online: The Starlight Avatar

Imagine walking into a garden at nighttime. While this would be beautiful in and of itself, imagine that these plants are glowing with their own light-a bit like fireflies or jellyfish. It sounds impossible, but that's exactly what one scientist is working toward.

May 20, 2015 07:13 AM EDT

Most European Men are Descended from a Small Population of Bronze Age Forefathers

It turns out that most European men descend from just a handful of Bronze Age forefathers.

May 05, 2015 06:23 PM EDT

Could Sleepwalking Be Genetic?

Could sleepwalking be genetic? New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics found that over 60 percent of children who also had two sleepwalking parents were significantly more likely to develop the condition themselves than those who did not deal with the same circumstances.

Apr 30, 2015 06:17 PM EDT

New Breast Cancer Gene Discovered

A new study published in the journal Nature Genetics have linked mutations in a gene known as RECQL with onset of breast cancer among Polish and French-Canadian women. Furthermore, these statistics suggest that about 50 percent of women with the RECQL mutation will develop breast cancer.

Apr 30, 2015 10:14 AM EDT

New DNA Testing Reveals the Ancient History of Alaska's Iñupiat People

Genetic testing of the Iñupiat people currently living in Alaska's North Slope is filling in the blanks on questions about migration patterns.

Mar 12, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

How the Environment, Not Necessarily Genetics, Controls Size in Ants

Scientists have looked at ants and have found a key mechanism by which environmental factors influence the expression of traits that range from height to color to weight.

Mar 10, 2015 02:33 PM EDT

Is An Asthma Cure Not Too Far Away? New Study Evaluates Genetic And Environmental Factors

New findings published in the journal Immunity examine a new potential for curing asthma. According to the study authors, a group of molecular immunologists at the Keck School of medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), along with investigators from Janssen Research and Development, ...