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Horizontal Gene Transfer and Symbiogenesis: How Lateral Gene Transfer Drives Genome Evolution

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Guide to Cryonic Preservation: The Reality of Human Cryopreservation

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Erin Oxendine

Understanding Dominant and Recessive Traits: A Mechanism of Simple Inheritance of Genes and Alleles

In: Classic Genetics

By: Bridget Coila

Genes and Genealogy: What DNA Can Reveal About Genealogy

In: Genetic Theory

By: Bridget Coila

Pre-Genetic Implantation Diagnosis Pros and Cons: Designer Babies Debate Caused by Birth of First BRCA1 Screened Child

In: Human Genetics

By: Joe Elvin

Telomeres and Telomerase in Biology: The 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine was for the Discovery of Telomeres

In: Genetic Theory

By: Bridget Coila

Mitochondrial DNA: Your Second Set of DNA

In: Human Genetics

By: Diane Ursu

Colorblindness, Exciting Treatment Breakthrough: Research Scientists Cure Colorblindness in Test Monkeys

In: Human Genetics

By: Hari Navarro

Repairing Chromosomal Breaks: DNA Repair Mechanisms for Double and Single Strand Breaks

In: Human Genetics

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Facts and Myths about Evolution: Understanding Darwin's Great Idea: Evolution by Natural Selection

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Molly Markey

Epigenetics as an Inheritance Mechanism: The Roles of Epigenetics in Heredity and Normal Functioning

In: Genetic Theory

By: Asaf Peer

How Cells Fight DNA Damage: Genetic Disorders, Mutations, and DNA Repair Pathways

In: Human Genetics

By: Andre Tartar

Lamarck's Evolution Theory Revival: In Some Cases Adaptation Seems to be Deliberate Rather Than Random

In: Genetic Theory

By: Asaf Peer

All People are Mutants: Every Human’s DNA Contains Genetic Changes

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

The Four Steps of Evolution: Evolution Is the Systematic Progress to Survive Environmental Change

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: George Garza

Micro-RNAs, Diseases and Therapy: What are MicroRNAs and How are They Related to Cancer and Stem Cells

In: Human Genetics

By: Asaf Peer

Behavioral Genetics: Understanding the Connection Between Genes and Behavior

In: Genetic Theory

By: Feature Writer Dennis Holley

Regulating Gene Action: Researchers Seek to Engineer Dimmer Switch Genes

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Dennis Holley

DNA Repair Mechanisms: Mismatch Repair and Base Excision

In: Genetic Theory

By: Alicia Mae Prater

A Link between Obesity and Addiction: Research Unveils a Neurexin 3 and Waist Circumference Association

In: Human Genetics

By: Alicia Mae Prater

A New Gene, NRXN3, Is Associated with Obesity: Neurexin 3 Links Genetics and Food Addiction

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

A Novel Oral Drug For Ovarian Cancer Patients: Olaparid is being tested in a high risk hereditary patients

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Who is Mitochondrial Eve? DNA Evidence of a Common Female Ancestor

In: Human Genetics

By: Bridget Coila

Dr Josef Mengele – Brazil Twins Experiments: Brazil Nazi Experiments by Auschwitz's Dr Mengele, Angel of Death

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

Evolution by Sexual Selection: Aspect of Evolutionary Theory May Account for “Useless” Adornments

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

How Tumor Cells Survive Dietary Restriction: A Genetic Modification Allows Cancerous Cells to Survive Starvation

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

New Technology, What is Genetic Assessment? Genetic Assessment is a New Technology Aimed at Reading Your DNA

In: Human Genetics

By: Jeremy Small

How Did Recombinant DNA Start? Cutting and Pasting of DNA Molecules in the Laboratory

In: Genetic Theory

By: Kenneth Rosen

The Genetics Behind Being a Night Owl: And How to Get a Better Night's Rest Because of It

In: Genetic Theory

By: Mary Faler

Personalized therapy for Metastatic Lung Cancer: Treatment Based on EGFR and BRCA1 Gene Mutations Brings Promises

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Age-Related Gene Expression: Genetic Changes and Aging

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

APOE Changes Alzheimer's Risk: Many People Are Born With Increased Risk For Dementia

In: Human Genetics

By: James Cooper

The Accidental Evolution of Homo sapiens: How Extinctions and Chance Shaped Life On Earth

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Robert Harrand

A Brief History Of The Life Of Charles Darwin: How The Amateur Naturalist Discovered The Theory of Evolution

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

What is Epigenetics? An Easy Explanation of Epigenetics and DNA

In: Human Genetics

By: Bridget Coila

Parental Age May Affect Children's Intelligence: Opposite Effect Of Mother's and Father's Age

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Where Will Evolution Take Humanity? Scientists Predict a Radical Change in Humans

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

How to Design a Better Human: How Evolution Has Left The Body Riddled With Flaws

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Robert Harrand

Evolutionary Medicine: How Evolutionary Theory is Helping the Field of Medicine

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Robert Harrand

Genes from Domestic Dogs Cause of Black Wolves: Black Poodles and Labs Carry Same Gene

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Anne Hamre

More Common Myths About Evolution: Darwin’s Theory Seems to be a Cause of Misunderstanding in the U.S.

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

Doomsday Vault Celebrates First Anniversary: A Great Example of International Cooperation in Conservation

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Mohan Alembath

Common Myths About Evolution: This Robust and Unifying Idea is the Source of Much Misunderstanding

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

Genetic Variants Found in Different Cancers: Unrelated Cancers are More Linked Than Scientists Thought

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Genetic Protections against HIV: Infection Is Naturally Avoided due to Mutations

In: Human Genetics

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Inherited Epigenetic Traits: Twin Studies Reveal a New Form of Inheritance in Methylation

In: Human Genetics

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Evolution – The Absolute Basics: A Guide for Non-Scientists to The Theory of Evolution

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Robert Harrand

Man's Lineage: The Evolution of Man

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Scott Hermanson

Understanding the Basics of Genetics: An Introduction to the Promising Study of Genes

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Rachael Shoemaker

Kangaroo Genome Map Aids Human Research: Australian Researchers the First to Map Kangaroo Genetic Sequence

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Sue Cartledge

Common Genetic Forms for Different Cancers: Prostate, Ovarian and Breast Cancers May Be Linked

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Decoding of a Acute Myeloid Leukemia Genome: Eight New Mutated Genes Are Identified in the AML Cancer progression

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Evolution in Modern Science: Evolutionary Ideas Pervade Astronomy & Geology not Just Biology

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Mr. Green Genes and Other Glowing Animals: Green Cat Joins Transgenic Mice, Pigs, Monkeys and Red Cats with GFP

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

Nutrigenomics - Broccoli and Our Genes: Why is Broccoli so Good for Us?

In: Human Genetics

By: Brooks W. Leigh

New Gene Linked to Macular Degeneration: Variants of SerpinG1 Gene May Protect Against Ophthalmic Disease

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Gene Expression of Metastatic Breast Cancer: A 70-Gene Signature Profile Used for Clinical Diagnosis

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms: Point Mutations Are Being Studied in Disease

In: Genetic Theory

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Marital Behavior and Genetics: Is Human Marital Fidelity Genetically Determined?

In: Human Genetics

By: Cecile Le Page

Human AGTR1 Expression: Genetics Influence Hypertension and Heart Disease

In: Human Genetics

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Mitochondrial DNA and Genetics: The Mitochondrial Genome Informs Genetics, Evolution and Forensics

In: Human Genetics

By: Tamara Golden

Early X Chromosome Development in Females: Mosaicism Lessens Instance of X-Linked Diseases thru X-Inactivation

In: Human Genetics

By: Stephanie Cox

Book Review: Darwin Loves You by George Levine: Evolution, Natural Selection and the Re-enchantment of the World

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Turner Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatments: Facts and Statistics on the Female Genetic Disorder

In: Human Genetics

By: Stephanie Cox

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms: Single Letter Changes in DNA Provide Road Signs to Map Human Traits

In: Human Genetics

By: Kenneth Rosen

Museum of Comparative Zoology: A Harvard Museum with a Unique Collection and History

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Lee Gjertsen

Mitochondrial Disease: Mutations in Mitochondrial DNA Result in Severe Metabolic Disorders

In: Human Genetics

By: Tamara Golden

A Guinea Pig's History of Biology: Review of Jim Endersby’s Book of Scientific Discovery

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Genetics of Pigment & Skin Cancer: Research Relates Skin Color, Genes and Melanoma & Carcinoma Risk

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Small-scale Genetic DNA Mutation: Point Mutations, Insertions, Deletions & Frameshifts

In: Classic Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

DNA Gene Mutations & Evolution: Genetic Mistakes, Natural Selection and Biological Change

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Hereditary and Somatic DNA Mutations: Germ-line De Novo and Acquired Mistakes in the Genetic Instructions

In: Classic Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

What Is a Genetic DNA Mutation? Change to Gene's Nucleotide Sequence & Effect on Protein Structure

In: Classic Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Genetic Disorders and DNA Sweeps: Scanning of Human Genome Uncovers Genes Linked to Disease

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Home DNA Paternity Test in Stores: Identigene Brings Genetic Testing to the Corner Drugstore

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

DNA Fingerprinting & Crime Retrial: Genetic Sequencing, DNA Forensics & Criminal Trial Verdict Reversal

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Banking of Umbilical Cord Blood: Collection and Storage of Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Banks

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Genetics, Abuse and Anxiety Disorder PTSD: Stress-Related Gene May Help Explain Post Traumatic Stress

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

DNA Selective Signature of Genes: Using Molecular Genetics to Investigate Evolution of Microbes

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Darwin, Evolution & Selection: Survival of The Fittest, Biological Change & How Organisms Evolve

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Charles Darwin and Evolution Theory: Natural Selection - Evolutionary Mechanism of Biological Change

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Choose to Donate or Private Bank Cord Blood: Storage of Umbilical Stem Cells for Research or Future Transplant

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Genetics And Hypertension: Mutations in The Renin-Angiotensin System Affect Blood Pressure

In: Human Genetics

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Umbilical Cord Blood Storage: Information on How to Store and Bank Stem Cells

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Collecting Umbilical Cord Blood: Public & Private Banking of Hematopoietic Stem Cells

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Types of Human Stem Cells: Embryonic, Umbilical Cord Blood & Adult Hematopoietic

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

About Umbilical Cord Blood Banking: Simple Explanation of How Hematopoietic Stem Cells are Stored

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Teilhard de Chardin: Man's Future: A Visionary Theory of Evolution and Man's Fate, Beyond Genetics

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Will Deatherage

DNA Fingerprinting Paternity Test: Electrophoresis and Restriction Fragment Analysis

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

DNA Paternity Testing - RFLPs: Restriction Fragment Analysis of a Genome

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Genetics of DNA Paternity Testing: Who's Your Daddy? Genetic Technology Provides Clear Answers

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Trends of Brain Size in Bats: The Relationship between Sexual Selection and Brain/Testes Size

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Melanie Lamprecht

Brain Evolution in Bats: Analysis of Overall Brain Dimension

In: Genetic Theory

By: Melanie Lamprecht

Bat Mating System and Brain Size: Sexual Selection Theory

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Melanie Lamprecht

Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids DNA & RNA: The Monomers and Polymers of Ribonucleic and Deoxyribonucleic Acid

In: Classic Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Genetics Education Teaching Tools: DNA and Cell Division Exercises for High School & College

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Gaia Theory: The Idea of the Earth as a Living Whole Now Has Many Adherents

In: Genetics & Evolution (general)

By: Will Deatherage

What Is Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)? The Mitochondria: Eukaryotic Cell's ATP Energy Powerhouse

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Genetic mtDNA In Vitro Embryo Research: Scientists Fix Defective Mitochondrial DNA of Zygotes

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

DNA Mutations Cause Cancer: Cancer Runs in Families When Children Inherit a Premade Mutation

In: Human Genetics

By: Barry Starr

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