Genetics Research - Page 2

May 5, 2026

Researchers race to treat rare childhood dementia with no cure, giving families new hope

Researchers at MCRI are working toward treatments for KAND, a rare neurodegenerative disorder often described as a form of childhood dementia.

May 4, 2026

DOJ sentences pair in $522M DNA testing fraud scheme after suspect tried to flee US

Two men were sentenced for a $522 million fraud scheme that used kickbacks and fake genetic testing orders to bilk Medicare, Medicaid and insurers.

May 3, 2026

Ridglan Farms beagles begin leaving Wisconsin facility after rescue groups strike deal for release

The first van loads of beagles left Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin as rescues prepare to adopt out roughly 1,500 dogs from the breeding facility.

April 30, 2026

Vitamin supplement may delay diabetes in select groups, researchers say

New Tufts University research suggests certain genetic groups with prediabetes may lower their diabetes risk by taking high-dose vitamin D supplements.

April 24, 2026

Scientists revive ancient 24,000-year-old ‘zombie worm’ from Arctic ice — then it reproduced

Scientists revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism frozen in Siberian permafrost, offering new insights into how life endures extreme conditions.

April 24, 2026

Man confesses to dismembering father, stuffing remains in suitcases as DNA finally solves cold case: police

Larry Drotleff, 81, confessed to dismembering his father and disposing of remains in suitcases in Ohio, now facing federal theft charges, police say.

April 24, 2026

First-ever gene therapy for hearing loss gets FDA approval: 'Groundbreaking'

The FDA has approved Otarmeni, the first-ever gene therapy for genetic hearing loss caused by the OTOF gene, for both pediatric and adult patients after positive results.

April 22, 2026

Red hair may be increasing as study points to surprising evolution trend

A Harvard study indicates natural selection has favored red hair for millennia, suggesting redheads may become more common as humans continue to evolve.

April 21, 2026

Lab behind Gilgo Beach killer conviction believed to be involved in Nancy Guthrie abduction case

The San Francisco forensics lab that helped crack the Gilgo Beach serial killer case is now believed to be involved in the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

April 19, 2026

Cold case breakthrough solves teen killing after suspect lived free for decades: 'Better be afraid'

Michigan State Police say DNA technology solved the 1983 cold case murder of 16-year-old Sheri Jo Elliott, identifying Roni Collins as the killer.