TRAVEL 1 day ago 'Personal heritage journeys' bring travelers much closer to their family's stories Travelers looking to go off the beaten path to visit the places where their ancestors lived can do so with the help of genealogy website Ancestry and Kensington Tours, a travel company.
TECH 3 days ago Abandoning doggy doo? DNA will sniff you out and expose you Some apartment complexes and homeowners associations are requiring residents to submit DNA samples from their dogs to track who is responsible for piles of dog waste.
Alzheimers June 20 In Alzheimer’s breakthrough, researchers identify ‘protective gene’ that delays disease in high-risk family A significant Alzheimer’s study sheds new light on a protective gene that appears to delay the disease in those destined to develop it. A researcher shared how it could "transform lives."
DIGESTIVE HEALTH June 16 Study discovers 'trigger gene' in IBD as researchers look for drugs to prevent the bowel disease Researchers in the U.K. discovered a genetic component that is present in 95% of those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Experts weighed in on what this means for patients.
Olympics June 16 Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin discusses raising awareness for kidney health after father's transplant American swimmer Missy Franklin spoke to Fox News Digital about her efforts to raise awareness for kidney health after father's successful transplant in 2022.
HEALTH June 5 Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’ Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.
Genetics June 3 Intellectual disability disorder may be linked to a single, 'surprising' gene, research shows Scientists have made a breakthrough in genetic research by finding the root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which affects about one in 20,000 young people.
HEALTH June 1 Heart attacks more likely during presidential elections and other stressful times, study shows People with high genetic stress sensitivity, as well as anxiety or depression, are at a much higher risk of heart attack during times of socio-political stress. Doctors explain.
UNITED NATIONS May 24 UN treaty reached to protect indigenous knowledge on genetic resources from exploitation The United Nations member countries have finalized a new treaty aimed at better tracing traditional knowledge related to genetic resources, officials say.
Alzheimers May 6 Some Alzheimer's cases may be caused by copies of a single gene, research shows Researchers have identified a genetic form of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in people who inherit two copies of the APOE4 gene. The study marks a breakthrough.