Parental Traits May Influence Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Summary: Researchers revealed that evaluating parental traits for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders offers a more precise prediction for these conditions in children than genetic testing alone. The study found that…

Viewpoint: Crop biotechnology opponents are losing their war against genetic engineering but the battle for science is not yet won

Fruit Flies’ Sensory Evolution: A Whiff of Genetic Secrets

Summary: Researchers mapped the sensory evolution of fruit flies, revealing how genetic variations enable them to adapt their sense of smell and taste to diverse environments. The team discovered that…

A nutritionist reflects on the sad state of health education about GMOs and farming at schools and universities

Finding ‘beating heart cadavers’ — That’s what’s needed to fuel gene-edited organ research

Adolescent Stress Alters Brain Genes, Affecting Adult Behavior

Summary: A new study reveals that excessive stress during adolescence can lead to long-lasting changes in gene expression in the brain, particularly those related to bioenergy functions. This research indicates…

Biological exceptionalism: How two Italian sisters lived to 100

Viewpoint: American Academy of Pediatrics fiasco — International Association for the Research on Cancer is the cancer at the heart of the anti-glyphosate movement

Stressful Life Events Linked to Poor Biological Health

Summary: Researchers have found a strong link between stressful life events and deteriorating biological health. Analyzing blood concentrations of four key biomarkers in over 4,900 participants, the study reveals how…

Filling the gaps of what we know about the first days and weeks of the developing human embryo