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Scientist examining DNA results on a screen

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Rare mutation hints gene editing could prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Two people with a mutant version of a gene variant – APOE4 – linked to Alzheimer’s showed no signs of dementia, indicating that gene editing to mimic the effect may work against the condition

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Illustration of CAR T-immune cells attacking a cancer cell

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Cancer tumours eradicated by genetically modified immune cells

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Our genes shape our education level more than our upbringing

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An unusual gentoo penguin with dark pigmentation

Life

Extremely rare black penguin spotted in Antarctica

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Painting showing Gregor Mendel, Austrian scientist who experimented with garden peas to establish the principle of heredity.

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Disputed Inheritance review: Why do we still bother with Mendel?

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Humans

The human Y chromosome has been fully sequenced for the first time

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Humans

Ötzi the iceman was dark-skinned and balding, suggests genome analysis

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A mitochondrion

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Ocean bacteria may be closest relatives of mitochondria in our cells

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Amyloid plaques in the brain of someone with Alzheimer's disease. The condition has also been linked to too much cholesterol in brain cells, slowing brain signalling

Health

Gene variant that raises Alzheimer's risk may boost fertility in women

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Someone having their blood tested for HIV in Kampala, Uganda, in December 2022

Health

Gene variant that seems to protect against HIV may lead to new drugs

A different form of a gene called CHD1L found in people with African ancestry has been linked to lower HIV levels in people infected with the virus, and the discovery could open the door to improved treatments

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Health

Targeted mRNA delivery will lead to cheaper cures for many diseases

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Health

Your genes may influence how much fruit, fish or salt you eat

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Life

Some sea snakes have re-evolved the ability to see more colours

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Environment

Breeding corn to boost yields has made it more vulnerable to heat

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