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Genetics
Pangolins may possess evolutionary advantage against coronavirus
The exotic animal’s genome could point to possible treatment options for COVID-19 in humans: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Salivary RNA test for early autism diagnosis
Results from multi-institutional research collaboration show saliva-based RNA panel distinguishes children on autism spectrum from non-autistic peers; Frontiers in Genetics [...]
Genetic diversity helps protect against disease
The finding that a fungal parasite can quickly adapt to a population of genetically identical cyanobacteria helps explain why diversity in populations may be valuable for their preservation: Frontiers in Mirobiology [...]
New path into bipolar disorder comes to light
Research reveals a novel potential drug target and offers new insights into the underlying biology of bipolar disorder: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
Study finds bacteria in milk linked to rheumatoid arthritis
Bacteria found in milk and beef may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, finds a study in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Viruses can transfer genes across the superkingdoms of life
Research showing that viruses can transfer genes to organisms they are not known to infect may cast light on the ancient origins of viruses: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Dental filling failure linked to smoking, drinking and genetics
A study in Frontiers in Medicine suggests that personal factors influence the chance of dental filling failure, and not the choice of filling material. [...]
Gene therapy can cure lameness in horses
The finding that DNA injected into damaged horse tendons can cure lameness has big implications for future of human medicine: Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]
Newly revealed autism-related genes include genes involved in cancer
Researchers have identified new networks of related genes that may be involved in autism spectrum disorder, including those related to cancer, as described in Frontiers in Genetics. [...]
Combining genomics with farmers’ traditional knowledge to improve wheat production
Scientists demonstrate that the indigenous knowledge of smallholder farming communities may yield genomic targets useful for wheat breeding. [...]
One Face Among Many in DNA Damage Response
The Research Topic, Published in Frontiers in Oncology & Frontiers in Genetics aims to give a comprehensive overview of our current understanding of ubiquitin and SUMO pathways in all aspects of DDR [...]
Birds and the City
Songbirds’ innovative behavioral adaptation in urban environments has fitness costs and benefits. [...]
Honeybee memories: another piece of the Alzheimer’s puzzle?
Researchers show a molecular mechanism that regulates memory specificity over time, and point to how understanding memory in honeybees could help us combat degenerative brain diseases [...]
Genes for speech may not be limited to humans
Study shows vocal communication in mice is affected by the same gene needed for speech in humans [...]
Mental illness genetically linked to drug use and misuse
By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Frontiers Science Writer A person’s genetic risk for psychiatric disorders is related to his or her vulnerability to substance use and misuse [...]
When silencing phantom noises is a matter of science
With a clever approach, researchers point to the first gene that could be protective of tinnitus -- that disturbing ringing in the ear many of us hear, when no sound is present. [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in July 2016
Spatial and Temporal Variation in Selection of Genes Associated with Pearl Millet Varietal Quantitative Traits In situ Cédric Mariac, Issaka S. Ousseini, Abdel-Kader Alio, [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in June 2016
The Genetic Contribution of West-African Ancestry to Protection against Central Obesity in African-American Men but Not Women: Results from the ARIC and MESA Studies Yann C. [...]
West African genes lower the risk of obesity in men, suggests study
By Michiel Dijkstra, science writer The obesity epidemic affects women and men of every ethnic group in the United States, but strong gender and racial disparities in the [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in May 2016
Population Stratification in the Context of Diverse Epidemiologic Surveys Sans Genome-Wide Data Matthew T. Oetjens, Kristin Brown-Gentry, Robert Goodloe, Holli H. Dilks [...]
Using precision-genetics in pigs to beat cancer
Because of their similarities to people, using new technology in pigs turns up as a valuable alternative to rodent models of cancer. By Mônica Favre, Frontiers Staff Science [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in April 2016
Computational Identification of Key Regulators in Two Different Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines Darius Wlochowitz*, Martin Haubrock, Jetcy Arackal, Annalen Bleckmann, Alexander [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in March 2016
A Consensus Network of Gene Regulatory Factors in the Human Frontal Lobe Stefano Berto*, Alvaro Perdomo-Sabogal, Daniel Gerighausen, Jing Qin and Katja Nowick* [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in February 2016
Estimating Effect Sizes and Expected Replication Probabilities from GWAS Summary Statistics Dominic Holland*, Yunpeng Wang, Wesley K. Thompson, Andrew Schork, Chi-Hua Chen, [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in January 2016
Decoding Cellular Dynamics in Epidermal Growth Factor Signaling Using a New Pathway-Based Integration Approach for Proteomics and Transcriptomics Data Astrid [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in December 2015
Transfection of microRNA Mimics Should Be Used with Caution Hyun Yong Jin, Alicia Gonzalez-Martin, Ana V. Miletic, Maoyi Lai, Sarah Knight, Mohsen Sabouri-Ghomi, Steven R. [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in November 2015
Identification of Low-Confidence Regions in the Pig Reference Genome (Sscrofa10.2) Amanda Warr, Christelle Robert, David Hume, Alan L. Archibald, Nader Deeb and Mick Watson* [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in October 2015
Sorbitol treatment extends lifespan and induces the osmotic stress response in Caenorhabditis elegans Devon Chandler-Brown, Haeri Choi, Shirley Park, Billie R. Ocampo, Shiwen [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in September 2015
Selection and validation of potato candidate genes for maturity corrected resistance to Phytophthora infestans based on differential expression combined with SNP association [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in August 2015
Correcting for the study bias associated with protein-protein interaction measurements reveals differences between protein degree distributions from different cancer types [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in July 2015
Catch up with the most viewed articles from Frontiers in Genetics this July. All are Open Access - enjoy! [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in June 2015
Catch up with the most viewed articles from Frontiers in Genetics this June. All are Open Access - enjoy! [...]
Most viewed Genetics articles in May 2015
Catch up with the most viewed articles from Frontiers in Genetics this May. All are Open Access - enjoy! [...]