Genetics
Israeli scientists help solve genetic mystery linking hearing loss and gray hair
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and international partners identified a rare genetic variant that disrupts hearing and may alter hair pigmentation.
Health Min. reviews possible sperm donor genetic mismatch at Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv
AI in sperm selection: Changing the future of IVF
Young ambassador: A girl’s journey to the World Cup puts a spotlight on genetic awareness
Scientists say they have discovered sixth basic taste
In addition to sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami, a new California study suggests the tongue might also detect ammonium chloride as a basic sixth taste.
Doctors save woman from dying of rare deadly skin-peeling disease
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare and life-threatening genetic condition that causes the skin to peel off. When a woman in Ofakim was diagnosed, doctors at Soroka were able to save her.
Scientists release the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome
After decades of challenges, this elusive area has been fully sequenced, completing the set of end-to-end human chromosomes.
Israeli scientists make model to test for breast cancer genetic risk - study
According to researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU), this new model could help with personalized early detection for breast cancer.
Have you been having a bad hair day? Blame your genes
The study is the first gene-mapping study on human scalp hair whorls.
AMP biosynthesis is the key to longevity and metabolic health in vertebrates - study
A new study of metabolic health in vertebrates could be the key to improved health and extended lifespans in humans.
One child's unexplained symptoms uncovered the origin of rare blood disease - study
Germline hemizygous loss-of-function mutations of the DOCK11 gen were, for the first time, shown to cause an inborn error of blood cellular component formation and immunity
Neanderthal genes still affect modern-day humans - study
Though Neanderthals have been extinct for tens of thousands of years, their genetics still make up anywhere from 1% to 4% of the human genome.
Scientists successfully create synthetic human fetus
The synthetic fetus is not likely to be used in the near future because of the ethical and moral issues associated with it.
Ashkenazi Jews are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's, study finds
Specific research into Ashkenazi genetics relation to Alzheimer's diseases was done for the first time.
