Genes

A gene is a molecular unit of hereditary that contains information that is passed on to the offspring. Genes are made of DNA and RNA. In a high-end organism like humans, they basically decide everything – eye colour, blood type, skin colour, height, susceptibility to diseases, behavioural traits and many other things. They also play a vital role in explaining how all the species evolved on this planet.

Junk DNA' affects risk of inherited cancer: Study

Shedding new light on why some people develop cancer while others do not, a new study has found that a person's risk of developing cancer is affected by genetic variations in regions of DNA that do not code for proteins, previously dismissed as "junk DNA".
All you need to know about these 9 genes behind eyebrow colours

For the first time, researchers have identified nine genes responsible for eyebrow colours. Read on to know more about this.
Will you be happily married? Your genetic factors could decide that

"Genes matter when it comes to the quality of marriage, because genes are relevant to who we are as individuals, and characteristics of the individual can impact the marriage."
Researchers discover genes that help harmful bacteria thwart treatment

Researchers have discovered two genes that make some strains of harmful bacteria resistant to treatment by copper, which is a powerful and frequently used antibacterial agent, says a new study.
20 genes that can predict severity of dengue identified, find researchers

Researchers, including one of an Indian-origin, have identified 20 genes that can predict an individual's likelihood of developing a severe form of dengue fever with about 80 per cent accuracy.
Your slim figure is because of your skinny genes, says study

It's not only healthy food and exercise, but skinny genes that hold the key 'to staying slim', say researchers who found that slim people have a genetic advantage when it comes to maintaining their weight.
The Tree Man from Bangladesh needs more surgeries

'Tree man' syndrome is a condition in which extreme wart-like growths appear across the body which may lead to cancer later in life.
Study says your uncle's genes may decide your longevity

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed that your uncle's genes can probably decide your longevity and not just parents.
Scientists discover how a baby's sex is determined

A new research has identified a regulator that increases or decreases the activity of genes which decide if we become male or female.
Over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes identified in gut bacteria

Scientists have identified over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes found in bacteria that inhabit the human gut.
Ancient genetic mechanism's discovery to aid treatment, finds Study

Researchers have found new evidence of advanced DNA regulation in an ancient marine organism that shows crucial mechanisms turning genes on and off may have originated much earlier than thought, a discovery that points to a better understanding of genetic processes and disease treatment.
Study says parents' feeding styles reflect on children's genes

A new study has revealed that parents tend to adopt feeding styles in response to their children's natural body weight, which is largely genetically influenced.
Your genes make you tea or coffee lover, reveals study

According to researchers, whether you are a tea or coffee person depends on your genetic predisposition towards bitter tastes.
Tea or coffee your genes will decide: Study

The findings showed that people who were more sensitive to caffeine and were drinking a lot of coffee consumed low amounts of tea.
Gene mutation may fight diabetes and heart disease, say researchers

Researchers have discovered a gene mutation which slows the metabolism of sugar in your gut, by giving people who have that mutation a distinct advantage over those who don't. If you have the mutation then you will have a lower risk of diabetes, obesity, heart failure, and even death. Surprised right? Read on to know more.
World Mental Mental Health Day: Is your depression inherited?

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10. Scientific research studies say that there are greater chances of you suffering from depression if the condition runs in your family. Genes could be one of the factors responsible for depression.
Trauma of child abuse gets printed in the victims' body cells, shows study

In case you think that the trauma lurks only mentally and superficially among child abuse victims, you are widely mistaken. Recent study shows how this trauma leaves behind impression on body cells of the victims.
Know how Zika virus strips immune cells of their identity

Macrophages are immune cells that are supposed to protect the body from infection by viruses and bacteria. Yet Zika virus preferentially infects these cells.
Your academic success depends on your genes, says new study

This study describes the influence genes have on academic success, from the start of elementary school to the last day of the high school.
Gene editing tool may help alleviate depression in patients

Scientists to target an altogether different type of receptor called delta-type GABA receptors. The approach involves targeting substances called neurosteroids with GABA receptors.