Genetics

News Scottish researchers donate £16m to improve cattle genetics September 30, 2022 Improved genetics will be used to help smallholder farmers in developing countries Scottish researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the global south through advances in animal genetics research are beginning a new phase in their endeavour, according to Press release from Rural … Read more

Stephen Downes was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the murder of Sophie Sergey 29 years ago September 28, 2022Wednesday (SitNews) FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Twenty-nine years after being a freshman living in the dorms at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Stephen H. Downs was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the sexual assault … Read more

University Park, Pennsylvania – Katrina Makova, Fern M. Willaman Chair in Life Sciences and Professor of Biology at Penn State, has received the Masatoshi Ni Award for Innovation in Biology. The award was created by a generous gift from Masatoshi Ni, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Penn State and Professor of Biology at Temple University … Read more

It’s a hair condition that has frustrated parents for decades, scientists now believe they’ve discovered The genes responsible For the treatment of “non-stretchy hair syndrome”. Yes, it is really something. Unextended hair syndrome is more than just tough hair. As its name suggests, it’s hair that stands out from all angles, making it nearly impossible … Read more

Many American clinics treat infected people Huntington’s disease It reported difficulties accessing needed professionals — such as genetic counselors, social workers and dietitians — to help provide multidisciplinary care for patients with the progressive disorder, according to a survey-based study. Researchers describe the study, which involved more than 150 clinics across the United States, as … Read more

It is no secret that scientific and technological innovation is accelerating by leaps and bounds, and there is no clearer evidence than in the biomedical technology sector. How, when, and by whom do these innovations and their progeny be monitored, organized, and tested for safety and efficacy? Traditionally, federal agencies such as the Food and … Read more

Exmoor ponies are Britain’s oldest domestic pony breed. Photo: Me’nthedogs, CC BY 2.0 Via Wikimedia Commons A scientific advisory committee has been appointed to play a leading role in conservation efforts to save Britain’s oldest pony breed. The commission is an initiative to ensure a strong scientific contribution to efforts to protect the distinctive Exmoor … Read more

Rhino behavior chaos They are called “unicorns of the sea” rhinoceros (Monodon Monoceros) are small whales found in the Arctic and famous for their long, single tusks. Narwhals are one of the most endangered species in the Arctic due to climate change, human activity and predation by invasive species – which is why it is … Read more