Structural variants in the human genome include cytogenetically detectable and submicroscopic deletions, duplications, large-scale copy-number variants, inversions and translocations. The ability ...

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the human genetic diversity of the CYP450 superfamily in order to identify functional interethnic differences and analyze the role of CYP450 enzymes in ...

Our study thus confirmed what was found in people of African descent in the US: the genetic origin underpinning the excess ...

Using a combination of laboratory techniques and statistical analyses, the team studied the naturally occurring genetic variation between humans in blood cells from 34 people, focusing on DNA ...

In a new study published in Science, a Belgian research team explores how genetic switches controlling gene activity define ...

One in 10 Americans live with a rare disease, which often lacks effective treatments. Such is the case for PIGA-CDG, an ultra ...

Kari Stefansson CEO of deCODE genetics talks to Bjarni V. Halldorsson, scientist at deCODE genetics about the paper, complete recombination map of the human-genome. Credit: deCODE genetics The ...

has been difficult due to the inability to engineer these genetic changes. To overcome this challenge, Sanger Institute ...

The root causes of most forms of Alzheimer's disease largely remain a mystery. Now, researchers have revealed a new piece of the puzzle.