Tag: genetic
SARS-CoV-2 awakens dormant endogenous retroviruses in our genome
According to a study still in pre-publication, a protein encoded by an endogenous human retrovirus is reactivated by SARS-CoV-2. The latter would be involved in the appearance of severe forms…
Molecular hybridization: what is it?
L’hybridization molecular is a technique making it possible to highlight a nucleic acid sequence within a cell, a tissue or a particular environment, for example to locate a locus on…
A gene that protects against severe forms of Covid-19 has been identified
Why do young and healthy people end up in intensive care after contamination by SARS-CoV-2 while other people, who are a priori more fragile, get by with a simple cold?…
Genetic sex selection succeeded, billions of animal killings could be avoided
Scientists have succeeded in giving birth to only female or only male mice with gene editing technology. This technique could end the killing of billions of animals worldwide each year…
A revolutionary technique for selecting the sex of embryos
Using CRISPR, researchers found a way to obtain litters of only male or female mice with 100% reliability. A breakthrough that could save millions of animals used in scientific research…
In dogs, inbreeding takes its toll
Short legs. Big ears. A spotted coat. The breed of a dog can be recognized by a few characteristic traits. The result of crosses that researchers are now pointing to.…
The gene, from DNA to proteins
The Genoa, encoded byDNA from chromosomes, constitute the source of information genetic necessary for the proper functioning of cells and the human body as a whole. Understand the coding DNA…
Thanks to genetic tests, hereditary diseases can be detected in advance! Make sure you do it before you become a parent.
Did you know that thanks to the rapid developments in the field of genetics in recent years, many diseases that could not be diagnosed before can be definitively diagnosed today?…
Genetic sex selection succeeded, billions of animal killings could be avoided
The team that developed the new method stated that millions of male chicks are killed every year in the UK right after they are born because they do not lay…
Telethon: how does the principle of donation work?
On December 3 and 4, the 35e edition of the Telethon. Launched in 1987, this charitable program, well known to the general public, aims to defeat rare genetic diseases. You…