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Genetics Central asked whether the stud took a lower average price for yearling bulls, and if so, whether this was offset by only having to keep and feed them until they were yearlings. “We averaged $8700 at this year's sale which was the third highest average behind two of the top Angus studs in WA, ...

Nathaniel Gebbie is all boy: He loves lawnmowers and tractors, and anything that has a wheel on it, and riding on an ATV and anything outdoors. He also loves reading the newspaper with his grandfather. The 2.5-year-old sees a lot of his grandparents, who help his parents care for him during the week.

Many conclusions drawn from a common approach to the study of human genetics could be distorted because of a previously overlooked phenomenon, according to researchers at the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators from ...

Date: April 24, 2018; Source: NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region; Summary: A new genetic analysis of Southern Resident killer whales found that two male whales fathered more than half of the calves born since 1990 that scientists have samples from, a sign of inbreeding in the small killer whale population that frequents ...

These self-sacrificing study subjects are participants of the Genetics of Lipid-lowering Drugs and Diet Network (GOLDN), and this wasn't their first rodeo. Some of them have been put under the microscope for about 25 years now to help researchers better understand cardiovascular risks. This time they ...

Your parents' or grandparents' experiences can affect the way your genetics are expressed years down the line. For example, say you have a dopamine receptor SNP that makes you more likely to develop an addiction. While it's useful to know that you're at greater risk, if that gene is “read” differently by ...

Hypor -- the swine breeding business of Hendrix Genetics, a leading, multi-species animal genetics company -- is joining a research alliance to end the surgical castration of male piglets. The alliance, announced on Jan. 3 by Recombinetics and DNA Genetics, is developing a precision breeding ...

He's written a long piece in the New Statesman entitled 'The IQ trap: how the new genetics could transform education' that, among other things, talks about the rapid progress that has been made in the last 12 months in identifying the genetic markers linked with intelligence via genome-wide association ...

It's a widely held misconception that we can't overcome our genetics and are doomed to certain fates should our genes point toward a high probability of disease. Yet, evidence continually emerges that suggests vigilance toward a healthy lifestyle can help surmount bad genetic odds. Now, in one of the ...

In a Sunday Review essay last weekend, David Reich, a geneticist at Harvard, argued that science is changing how we think about “race” and urged a candid discussion of the findings, whatever they may be. Hundreds of readers left comments, many expressing worry about the possibility that the results ...

Dr Kamaljeet Singh, Dean Academic Affairs presided over the occasion. Professor Dr B K Thelma of department of genetics south campus, Delhi University presented the keynote address. Dr Gursatej Gandhi, head of the department & deputy coordinator welcomed the chief guest and others dignitaries.

By analyzing extensive genetic sequencing data linked with electronic health records, researchers from the Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC) discovered a potential new therapeutic target to reduce the risk of chronic liver disease and progression to more advanced stages of disease, such as nonalcoholic ...

Specific gene region in hypertension revealed. Researchers uncover through new genetics study the enhancer responsible for blood pressure homeostasis. Date: March 20, 2018; Source: University of Tsukuba; Summary: The renin-angiotensin system plays an essential role in blood pressure homeostasis. To address the ...

Wis. farm turns to sheep, genetics to make cheese. Associated Press. JUDA, Wis. — A Wisconsin cheese-making company is in the midst of a $2 million project to establish a flock of 1,500 sheep known for their high quality milk production. Ms. J and Co. farm officials hope the Assaf sheep will be a gateway ...

The Financial Services Council is proposing to establish a Genetics and Insurance Advisory Council in an effort to engage in a booming field of clinical research and genetics testing. Chief executive Sally Loane announced the initiative at this morning's FSC Life Insurance Conference, urging the need to ...

“But keep in mind that only a tenth of individual differences in empathy in the population are due to genetics. It will be equally important to understand the non-genetic factors that explain the other 90%.” “This new study demonstrates a role for genes in empathy, but we have not yet identified the specific ...

New cotton varieties for 2018: New genetics, new technology traits. New cotton varieties with high yield potential, premium fiber quality, and critical technology traits to help growers succeed in 2018. Patrick R. Shepard | Mar 20, 2018. Commercial seed companies are offering new cotton varieties with high yield potential, ...

Justin Pater of Montague is about to embark on a scientific journey to better understand the genetics of cancer as part of his postdoctoral research at Harvard University. Pater, 32, recently accepted a postdoctoral research position at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to study nerve sheath tumours.

Applications and limitations of empiric data in provision of recurrence risks for schizophrenia: a practical review for healthcare professionals providing clinical psychiatric genetics consultations. Clin Genet. 2006;70:177-187. 13. Austin JC, Palmer C, Sheidley B, et al. Psychiatric disorders in clinical genetics ...

27, 2018 photo, Mariana Marques de Almeida, left, and animal scientist and expert in genetics, and Jeff Wideman, lead cheesemaker at Maple Leaf Cheese in Monroe, Wis., hold the first lamb born for their Ms. J and Co. dairy sheep farm near Juda, Wis. Marques de Almeida, a native of Portugal, is a partner ...

When playing around with genetics, watch for unintended consequences. You can use ... Early genomic testing helps us find those with greater potential for mature size and excessive milk production, versus heifers that simply were born early or carry genetics for early growth with moderate mature size.

There may not be a single depression gene, but there's no question that our genetic makeup is an important factor in whether or not we get depressed. And our sex, it turns out, can be a factor in how those genes are expressed. In men and women diagnosed with major depressive disorder, the same genes ...

"I am currently studying for a master's degree, and my specialty is genetics and genomics. I have chosen that field because I believe that our genetic code holds many secrets and must be discovered, to understand ourselves, to treat many diseases, whether physical or psychological, and specifically the ...

Could be down to genetics. Large study confirms that insomnia is hereditary. Date: March 9, 2018; Source: Springer; Summary: Researchers have identified specific genes that may trigger the development of sleep problems, and have also demonstrated a genetic link between insomnia and psychiatric disorders such as ...

The scientists have attracted global attention for their work in cattle genetics, with the recent publication of a paper in the prestigious journal 'Nature ... and it also suggests that studying bovine genetics could help us better understand human genetics and the inheritance of complex traits,” Dr Daetwyler said.

David Cameron handed lobbying ban over role with US genetics firm. A watchdog says it is inappropriate for him to instigate contact with ministers because of his "status and influence" as an ex-PM. 14:44, UK, Tuesday 06 March 2018. David Cameron's lobbying ban will be in force until July 2018. Image: David ...

A University of Toronto researcher has found strong evidence that environmental exposures, including air pollution, affect gene expressions associated with respiratory diseases much more than genetic ancestry. Senior author Philip Awadalla, a professor in the department of molecular genetics, analyzed ...

Awadalla is Director and Sr. Principal Investigator, Computational Biology, OICR, the Executive Scientific Director of the Ontario Health Study (Ontario's CPTP cohort), Director of the Genome Canada, Canadian Data Integration Centre and Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, ...

I remember the first time I was introduced to the concept of synesthesia. I was in seventh grade, sitting in the dark, watching an educational video about the neuroscience of the phenomenon in lieu of our typical life science coursework. A British woman with lexical-gustatory synesthesia appeared on screen ...

“A tele-genetics appointment usually starts with a pre-test counseling session where a sample is collected. This is usually a blood draw, but can also include saliva or amniotic fluid,” De Castro scplained. “Results can take anywhere between two to 16 weeks depending on the type of test. Lab results are ...

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have identified a single genetic change in Salmonella that is playing a key role in the devastating epidemic of bloodstream infections currently killing around 400,000 people each year in sub-Saharan Africa. Invasive non-typhoidal Salmonellosis (iNTS) occurs when ...

As the first son of Booroomooka Galileo G501 entered the ring at the annual Blackrock Angus sale, bidding on the new genetic package fast-tracked to the $17,000 top price. The MacLeay family hosted their annual sale last week at the Boyanup saleyards where they proudly increased their offering to 66 ...

Phylos uses modern molecular genetics and computational biology to better understand cannabis It has developed tools to help cannabis breeders and growers learn about the genetics of their crop. Perhaps its most ambitious offering is the Phylos Galaxy, a database that maps out the DNA and the ...

Today marks the start for both the eminent geneticist, Dr Hooman Moghadam, as chief scientist for research and innovation at Benchmark subsidiary SalmoBreed, and linguistic and marketing maestro Jorge Piazza, as marketing manager for Benchmark's genetics division. Hooman received a PhD from the ...

A team of scientists lead by Dr Ikuyo Saeki of the University of Tsukuba, Japan, examined gene flow in the endangered maple, Acer miyabei, using landscape genetics, a powerful and increasingly popular tool in conservation projects. It involves the integration of population genetics and landscape ecology, ...

Indeed, the working hypothesis has been that genetics plays a major role in determining microbiome variation among people. According to this view, our genes determine the environment our microbiome occupies, and each particular environment allows certain bacterial strains to thrive. However, the ...

Researchers at the MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics at Cardiff University have discovered 50 new gene regions that increase the risk of developing schizophrenia. They have also used state-of-the-art information about brain development to accurately pinpoint new genes and ...

Senior Airman Kimberly Deveau (left) at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany consults with geneticist, Capt. (Dr.) Mauricio De Castro, staff medical geneticist at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., using the Clinical Access Station, Feb. 1, 2018. The tele-genetics pilot program connects patients directly to specialized ...

The online storefront for the consumer genetics company Orig3n features an image of a young woman facing toward a sepia horizon. Her tresses are wavy, her triceps enviably toned. Her determined stance complements the copy floating beside her: "Take charge of your future," it reads. "Orig3n DNA tests ...

The concept comes at a time when the personalized genetics business is booming. “Companies such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com have really primed the market for personalized genetics,” says Asma Mizra, CEO and co-founder of Pheramor. “It's just becoming something that people are more familiar ...

When a man places 40 dozen eggs on the conveyor in the check-out line at the grocery store, it begs the question: What's he going to do with all of them? This happened to Kim Becker in Ames, Iowa. The man's answer left her so gobsmacked, she posted it on Facebook: Swine Genetics International (SGI) ...

What are the brain circuits [involved]? What are genes that can make a difference between the language or the communication patterns for social interaction?” It's quite a new field in that way. Since genetics is the science of diversity, Bourgeron and his colleagues designed this study to understand how ...