Since the completion of the Human Genome Project, single linear reference genomes (such as GRCh38) have served as the foundation for biomedical research. However, the genetic backgrounds of human ...

A research team led by Zhen-Xing Endowed Professor Jian Yang at the School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, has ...

The study of genetic variation and growth traits in tree species is crucial for understanding the mechanisms that underpin forest productivity, resilience and adaptation. Recent advances in molecular ...

Structural variants (SVs) are alterations in the DNA sequence that involve large-scale changes, typically longer than 50 base pairs. Advances in long-read sequencing have significantly increased ...

Inherited variations in antibody genes can affect how we respond to infections and vaccines, show two new studies from ...

A breakthrough gene study by Army researchers could lead to better stress management and faster recovery from psychological trauma for Special Forces soldiers. The findings stem from analysis done by ...

The human genome is organised in 46 chromosomes, where all but the x and y chromosomes in men are present in two copies. This means that a person with a faulty gene on one chromosome most often has a ...

Researchers have demonstrated a specific type of genetic variation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time using advanced DNA sequencing technology. The findings support previous ...

A massive new genetic analysis reveals that the biological traits underlying autism risk are the same across people of ...

By enforcing a ‘sex test’ for athletes, the International Olympic Committee has reignited the debate about what a ‘level ...

Genetic variants in the vitamin D pathway might contribute to an increased susceptibility to colorectal cancer in black Americans. Although more data are needed, it appears that differences in the DNA ...