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Cannabis and psychosis: Study shows use of high-potency cannabis leaves mark on DNA

 A male lion stands over a female after mating in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, October 14, 2019. Picture taken October 14, 2019.

'Sexual conflict': Why do sex chromosomes exist?

 A petri dish is seen following an embryo transfer surgery at the Beijing Perfect Family Hospital, in Beijing, China April 6, 2023

The problems with preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Jewish law

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
 Adult male killfish.

How germline regulation, sex differences impact the lifespan of male, female vertebrates

DNA MAGIC READING DNA Sample

NY study identifies genetic link between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease

 EmendoBio

EmendoBio enters a licensing agreement for its gene editing technology with Anocca AB

 Fat dog, illustrative

Genetic mutation in Labrador dog breed hardwires them for obesity

 A southern right whale performs a tail slap just off the shore of Puerto Piramides, Argentina, June 26, 2007.

People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation

By REUTERS
 Brain of a child with ADHD with overall reduced volume and a proportional reduction in the left-sided prefrontal cortex.

Early humans had ADHD, scientists say after making people play game online

 The brain (illustrative).

Gut microbiome potential connection to autism revealed - study

A medical professional works with a Petri dish in a lab. (Illustration)

Single, Israeli lesbians become main sperm donation recipients

 Excavation of a Yamnaya kurgan by the YMPACT team of the University of Helsinki in cooperation with the Prahova County Museum of History and Archaeology in Boldești-Grădiștea, Romania.

How a new genetic tool can help you track ancient relatives

TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY Prof. Israel Hershkovitz holds what scientists say are two pieces of fossilized bone of a previously unknown kind of early human discovered at the Nesher Ramla site.

Humans continue to experience evolution, natural selection is ongoing - Newsweek

The secret to healing what ails you lies within your own DNA

Navigating genetic risk and parenthood - opinion

By GALI MICHAELI
 Lab mouse (Illustrative)

Hebrew University scientists create special ‘Telomouse’ with human-like telomeres

DNA structure [Illustrative]

23andMe sued after Ashkenazi Jews’ user data is stolen and sold in targeted attack

By Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA
 The popular Scandinavian candy, salty licorice, contains the alkaline salt ammonium chloride, giving the candy a unique flavor.

Scientists say they have discovered sixth basic taste

 A team of doctors at Soroka Medical Center.

Doctors save woman from dying of rare deadly skin-peeling disease