Genetics

Monkeying with genetics

Dolly the sheep was first cloned more than thirty years ago and since then, mice, rabbits, cows and even other monkeys have been cloned using a technique called “somatic cell nuclear transfer”. The process is notoriously difficult, with only 1 to 3 per cent of clones resulting in live births. Now, Chinese scientists have unveiled …

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Screens vs Genes – Cause of Short Sightedness?

New research from optometrists predict nearly half the world’s population will be near-sighted by 2050, with increased screen time named a contributing factor. Though scientists believe genetics plays a role in short-sightedness, its prevalence has risen in recent decades likely due to the role technology plays in our lives.      Image: Image Credit: Daniel Frank …

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Largest ever genetic study conducted on Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures affecting over 50 million people worldwide. Now a global team of researchers from the International League Against Epilepsy have conducted the largest ever genetic study of epilepsy which could inform developments of new treatments. So what are the significance of these new findings? Image: Image …

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