"French biotech sleuths believe they have identified a gene that helps determine whether your steak will be tough or tender." (damn, i thought Gene Simmons had found a new gig) picked by mitzuzake 12 months ago

In a world first, scientists have extracted a gene from the extinct Tasmanian tiger and successfully inserted it into a mouse embryo.

It is the first time a gene from any extinct animal has been brought back to life inside another living creature. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

A gene that contributes to obesity has been identified for the first time, promising to explain why some people easily put on weight while others with similar lifestyles stay slim. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

A group of homosexual scientists, working for years to determine what it is that makes people Christian, have isolated the gene which causes the ailment. They hope to use this finding to cure people of their Christianity. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Geneticists have identified a super gene which causes breast cancer to metastasise, the deadly process by which the disease spreads to other organs. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

A second gene responsible for the most common form of Alzheimer's disease has been identified by U.S. and Canadian researchers. picked by teaya21 2 years ago

The elixir of youth may ultimately be hidden in a poorly-understood gene that not only fosters longevity but enhances quality of life, according to a landmark study released Wednesday. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The Scrooges of this world now have an excuse for holding on to their money. Generosity is determined by our genes, according to scientists. Research suggests that those with a variant of a certain gene are significantly more likely to give their money away. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

A single gene can keep in check the tendency to pile on fat, scientists have shown. picked by maxriter 12 months ago

OH, it brings such blessed relief and now scientists can tell you why - scratching an itch temporarily shuts off areas in the brain linked with unpleasant feelings and memories. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Scientists say they have located a gene that indicates a person's tendency towards obesity. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A rare gene mutation that restricts a particular growth factor may be one of the keys to living to 100 and beyond, a new study suggests.

This mutation, which seems to decrease the activity of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), results in short stature but longer life. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Scientists have identified a gene which leads children to have higher IQs if they are breastfed picked by Proverb 10 months ago

Scientists in New Zealand and Japan have created a "tear-free" onion using biotechnology to switch off the gene behind the enzyme that makes us cry. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

A team of doctors has carried out the world's first eye operations using gene therapy to try to cure a serious sight disorder, officials said on Tuesday. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Update: Later reports said victim and shooter were both students. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

Two studies published on Thursday offer new hope for Parkinson's disease -- one using gene therapy to treat the symptoms and another investigating a drug that might stop the incurable disease in its tracks. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

A popular "brewing science" course at Halifax's University of King's College will trace the history of beer and include field trips to area breweries. Mmm, breweries... picked by mitzuzake 7 months ago

FOXP2, to date the only gene known to play a role in speech and language, has now been found by scientists to be identical in Neanderthals and Humans. picked by DrNothing 10 months ago

Scientists at the University of Washington and other institutions have identified 25 genes regulating lifespan in two organisms separated by about 1.5 billion years in evolutionary change. At least 15 of those genes have very similar versions in humans, suggesting that scientists may be able to target those genes to help slow down the aging process and treat age-related conditions. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago