What Is a Gene? A gene is a unit of inheritance, passed from parent to offspring, made up of DNA. Depending on the definition, a gene may be considered a stretch of DNA that acts as instructions for ...

Researchers say the findings better define the genetic landscape of NETc and suggest that a large subset of these highly aggressive malignancies might respond to existing targeted therapies.

According to the gene-expression-based identities, the immature neurons find their location in the brain and make contacts with other components of the neural circuitry.

Genetic science could drive a new wave of medicalisation if genetics tests are accepted without appropriate evaluation, warn researchers in this week’s BMJ. David Melzer and Ron Zimmern argue ...

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