The scientists at deCODE Genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, sought to deepen the understanding of cis-acting influences of sequence variants on CpG methylation. In the study, the scientists were able to ...

A mummified wolf pup that died in Siberia roughly 14,400 years ago has yielded a scientific first: a complete woolly ...

A groundbreaking cattle genome has given researchers their clearest look yet at what makes Wagyu beef so special. By ...

A global revolution in genetic sequencing is helping University of Otago scientists solve the mysteries of ultra-rare disorders, for one family at a time.

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Nov. 12, 2024 /CNW/ -- New study from deCODE genetics/Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing BMI alone could lower the risk of ...

AMGEN DEAL: Biotech pioneer Amgen will pay $415 million for Iceland’s deCODE Genetics, a leader in using genetic information to find disease risk factors and treatment targets. THE RATIONALE: Amgen, ...

Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen have constructed a complete map of how human DNA is mixed as it is passed down during reproduction. The map marks a major step in the understanding of genetic ...

Genomic prediction of texture-related traits in blueberry. (a) Scenarios of cross-validation tested in Northern (NHB) and Southern (SHB) highbush blueberries from Oregon and Florida States, ...

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can come with a lot of questions, especially about tests like genetic testing. So, what is it exactly? It’s a way to check your baby’s DNA to see if there are ...

Our understanding of what causes migraines has moved a step closer with the publication of a large European study. The study is the first genome wide association study of migraine risk factors, and is ...

In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time ...