Genetics

Genetics refers to the study of genes to understand how living beings inherit certain hereditary characteristics. It is crucial to understand how genes work to understand why each organism in a species is different from one another. In human beings, it explains the presence or absence of traits or why we inherit certain characteristics from our ancestors. 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.

Genetics could predict response to antipsychotic medications: Study

Posted By Editorial Team, November 06, 2018 at 08:50pm

Schizophrenia is characterised by delusions, hallucinations and disorganised thoughts and behaviour. The condition is currently treated with antipsychotic drugs, but this therapy is given without guidance from lab tests to show effectiveness.
Genetics play vital role in neurodevelopment disorders

Posted By ANI, September 09, 2018 at 08:50pm

When an individual develops a neurodevelopment disorder like autism, the severity of that disorder depends on genetic changes beyond a single supposedly disease-causing mutation.
World Lung Cancer Day 2018: 3 things that you must know

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 01, 2018 at 12:05pm

Among all kinds of cancers, World Health Organization (WHO) claims that lung cancers are the biggest killers.
Narcolepsy: All you need to know about this sleep disorder

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, July 27, 2018 at 02:06pm

It is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep.
In those with obesity, losing weight could reverse a heart flutter

Posted By Agencies, June 23, 2018 at 12:06pm

Individuals who are obese and suffering from atrial fibrillation may be able to reverse the effects of the heart condition by losing weight.
Exercise may reduce genetic effects of obesity in older women, says study

Posted By Agencies, June 05, 2018 at 04:21pm

The study, published in the journal Menopause, revealed that genetic associations on body mass index (BMI) were strongest in sedentary postmenopausal women
Scientists offer new hope for genetically determined obesity

Posted By Agencies, June 03, 2018 at 12:38pm

In the study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, the team have examined a small group with obesity caused by pathogenic mutations in the so-called MC4R gene and those with obesity without the mutations.
Keratosis Pilaris or chicken skin : All you need to know about this skin condition

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, April 23, 2018 at 12:29pm

All you need to know about Keratosis Pilaris, a skin condition.
Identity of genes that determines hair colour may help in cancer research

Posted By Agencies, April 18, 2018 at 10:15am

A discovery sheds new light on our understanding of the genetic complexity underpinning variations in human pigmentation.
Genes that can prolong human life in near future discovered!

Posted By Agencies, December 08, 2017 at 09:46am

Genes involved in senescence, the 'frozen' state that cells enter into after being damaged, played an important role in longevity.
World Albinism Awareness Day 2017: How two men are working towards changing perceptions about albinism in India

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, June 13, 2017 at 05:57pm

Equal treatment, not sympathy is what people with Albinism need.
Scientists identify genetic switch to prevent asthma

Posted By Agencies, July 24, 2016 at 11:23pm

Scientists at the University of Southampton analysed the impact of the gene ADAM33, which is associated with the development of asthma.
Scientists say our DNA has a second layer of information on top of the genetic code

Posted By Agencies, June 09, 2016 at 03:53pm

Confirming a long-standing hypothesis, scientists from the Netherlands' Leiden University have shown that the genetic information in the DNA not only determines who we are, but also the DNA mechanics.
Brazil goes for genetic modification of Zika mosquitoes, injects plants with special bacteria

Posted By Agencies, June 04, 2016 at 11:37am

Scientists in Brazil invent new way of dealing with Zika virus, inject plants with bacteria to cause genetic modification in mosquitoes.
Genes behind short-sightedness identified

Posted By Admin, March 05, 2016 at 08:41pm
Your ageing and risk of disease is under genetic control, says study

Posted By Agencies, February 20, 2016 at 05:37pm

Scientists have shown that a hormone instrumental in the ageing process is under genetic control, introducing a new mechanism by which genetics regulate ageing and disease.
These genes decide if you will live a 100 years or not!

Posted By Agencies, December 20, 2015 at 11:54am
Deadly protein that causes TB identified, can help develop novel therapies to treat the disease

Posted By Agencies, December 04, 2015 at 10:28am

Scientists at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) have discovered a protein that causes mycobacterium tuberculosis. This discovery could help develop therapies to treat tuberculosis.
Low oxygen levels, not genetic mutations responsible for cancer?

Posted By Admin, April 22, 2015 at 04:39pm
4 reasons why you should avoid processed foods during pregnancy

Posted By Deepa Balasubramanian, April 09, 2015 at 06:45pm

While ready-to-eat foods are easily available and cook in no time, consuming whole, organic foods over processed foods should be the mantra during pregnancy.