Do Genes Cause Left-Handedness?
Ameerah Gardee unpacks a recent study on the possible origins of handedness in our DNA, and its potential effects on the brain.
Tagged: Genetics
Abolishing anonymity: the implications of genetic sequencing technology
Emily May Armstrong investigates the ethics behind genetic sequencing companies, and the bizarre secrets these technologies can uncover.
Zebras, not horses: The genetic disease that can’t be sequenced
Emily investigates the bizarre biological mystery behind her life-altering genetic disease, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
The 100,000 Genome Project: are we set to change UK healthcare?
Emma Briggs unravels developments in genome sequencing, and outlines the prospects of ongoing research.
A Message from Your Genes: Quit Smoking Now!
Need a reason stronger than saving money to finally give up? Giusy Caligiuri reports the latest news on the genetic effects of smoking a cigarette.
Small Creature, Giant Genome: Sequencing the Axolotl
Frances Osis looks at the largest genome sequenced to date, and why it may be important for regenerative medicine.
Going Down the Rabbit Hole of Evo-devo: Deep Homology
You and a fly share a lot in common, far more than you’d expect. It’s time to become acquainted with your inner fly.
Monthly Jab Could Halve Migraine Frequency
The first effective migraine preventative drug in 20 years offers fresh hope for sufferers.
