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Genetics May Mean Some Women Don't Need Pain Relief During Labor
Co-author Ewan St. John Smith of the University of Cambridge told Newsweek that understanding the genes that regulate pain could help with developing new drugs.
'Thinness Gene' Could Explain Some People Stay Slim Without Trying
Scientists studied human genes, mice and flies to arrive that their conclusion.
Transgender People With Gender Dysphoria Could Have 'Rare' Gene Variants
Scientists studied the DNA of 30 transgender people.
Ancient Hominids May Have Helped Protect Humans From Malaria
Research adds to evidence showing how archaic species shaped modern humans.
A Gene Linked to Unexplained Male Infertility Has Been Discovered
Infertility is one of the most common problems for young people, affecting between 10 to 15 percent of couples.
12,000 Years of Genetic History Suggests 'All Roads Lead to Rome'
While we might know a lot about the archaeology and history of the city, relatively little is known about the genetics of Ancient Rome. A new study suggest it was "a cosmopolitan centre" long before the Roman Empire.
Woman Has Extremely Rare Gene Mutation That Protects Her From Alzheimer's
The woman was part of a group of families genetically predisposed to developing Alzheimer's in their forties.
Gates Foundation Bets on Gene Therapy To Cure HIV, Sickle Cell
The Gates Foundation is partnering with the National Institutes of Health to bring gene-based cures to countries in Africa were HIV and sickle cell disease are the most prevalent
'Toxic' Racism Damages Genes of Black People and Shortens Lives | Opinion
The recent death of Elijah Cummings at age 68 underscores a disturbing statistic: black men die, on average, five years younger than white men. A study shows racism's effects on gene activity.
Picking Baby's Sex a Step Closer as Scientists Separate X and Y Sperm
Experts have been trying to find a way to divide up these reproductive cells in different species for years.
Antibiotic Resistant Superbug Genes Found in Arctic
The gene is resistant to one of the world's "last resort" antibiotics.
Why Do Thin People Not Get Fat? Their Genes
"It's easy to rush to judgement and criticise people for their weight, but the science shows that things are far more complex," the co-author of the study said.
Coffee is Bitter and Horrible—Why Do We Like It?
Our ability to detect bitterness evolved as a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances. So why is coffee so popular?
Human Are Still Evolving—Possibly Faster Than Ever
Evolution is a gradual change to the DNA of a species over many generations.
Scientists Track How Subway Commuters Spread Bacteria
The researchers investigated which bacteria were transferred to commuters' hands in a study that could have implications for antibiotic resistance.
The End of Autism? CRISPR Can Edit Out Autism Traits
A team of scientists think they might be able use CRISPR to edit out genes associated with autism.
New Twisted 'Knot' Human DNA Structure Discovered
Scientists have found a new four-stranded knot of DNA.
Ovarian Cancer Risk May Be Tied to Father's Genes
One mutation in a gene could mean people predisposed to ovarian cancer get the disease six years earlier.
Some Genes Stay Active After We Die
Forensic scientists could make good use of the new finding.
What Happens to Our Consciousness When We Die?
"Our consciousness, it seems, does not become annihilated just because we've crossed the threshold of death; it appears to keep functioning and not dissipate."
Why Are Women Uber Drivers Paid Less Than Men?
There is a 7 percent gender earnings gap between male and female Uber drivers.
Salamander Has Longest Genome Ever Sequenced
Biologists found that the axolotl has an exceptionally long genome, with 32 billion base pairs of DNA, 10 times the number a human has. It's the largest genome ever sequenced.
The Hidden Danger of Do-It-Yourself Genetic Tests
Do-it-yourself genetic testing has become a $100 million business in the US.
Gene Called Thor May Be Secret Anti-Cancer Weapon
When researchers silenced THOR in cell lines, tumor growth slowed.
The Genes That Made Dinosaurs Grow Feathers
Scientists identified feather-forming genes in birds and then activated the same ones in alligator embryos.
Genetic Mutation Linked to Longevity Found in Amish
A new drug that mimics the effect of this mutation is in the early stages of development and may start clinical trials in the U.S. next year.
Why Some People Age Faster Than Others
Longevity and behavioral aging aren't necessarily related processes; just because we extend one doesn't mean the other gets pulled along with it.
Saying 'Really' or 'Incredibly' May Be a Sign of Stress
The study authors listened to more than 22,000 voice recordings.
Researchers Identify Four Genes Linked to OCD
Sufferers of the crippling mental disorder may take solace in at least having some causative genes identified.
What Genetics Theories Suggest About the Vegas Shooting
Researchers have studied criminal behavior and genetics for more than a century, and the findings are sometimes controversial.
