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Get to Know a Scientist: Geneticist Michelle T. Juarez

October 28, 2022October 26, 2022 Science Connectedgenetics, science education, Women in STEM

A geneticist is a type of biologist who studies genes. Let’s hear from Michelle T. Juarez, who helps teach the next generation of scientists!

Red Fox Kit Credit: Charlie Lister/USFWS

Genetics and Heredity Zoology

Get to Know the Red Fox Genome

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Science Connectedanimals, genetics, wildlife

The red fox is the world’s most widely distributed land carnivore. Some surprising findings about the origins, journey and evolution of the red fox have come to light.

Genetics and Heredity Neuroscience Psychology

Friends at First Sight? Genetics May Decide

September 15, 2021February 23, 2022 Science Connectedfriendship, genetics

Is there a genetic component to friendship? Mice prefer friends who are genetically similar to them, regardless of other factors.

brain cholesterol and Alzheimer's Disease research

Genetics and Heredity Health

Does Brain Cholesterol Control Alzheimer’s?

September 13, 2021August 25, 2022 Science ConnectedAlzheimer’s, genetics

Brain cholesterol levels may be the key to understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

Biology Genetics and Heredity Health

The Effect of Exercise on Your Genes

August 25, 2021October 5, 2021 Science Connectedepigenetics, exercise, genes, genetics

Genes can be expressed in different ways, and new research suggests that exercise has a positive impact on gene expression and your health.

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Epigenetics of offspring influenced by parents’ diets

August 3, 2021September 17, 2021 Science Connectedgenetics

What parents eat impact their children. The diets of parents affect how their children’s genes work in a process called epigenetics.

Biology Genetics and Heredity Health

Is Depression In Our Genes?

March 31, 2021March 29, 2022 Science Connecteddepression, genes, genetics, public health

Scientists suspect there is a biological basis for depression–it may even be coded for in our DNA. is depression in our genes?

Proteins in blood cells research team. Pictures left to right: Luciano di Croce, Livia Condemi, Isabel Espejo Díaz, Cecilia Ballaré and Arantxa Guitiérrez Velázquez (Photo by Marta Vila)

Biology Health

Protein Affects 10 Billion Blood Cells a Day

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 Science Connectedgenetics, protein, stem cells

Special proteins in your blood have been identified by researchers for their role in activating stem cells to develop into healthy blood cells.

Citizen Science Genetics and Heredity SciStarter Blog

Unravel DNA with Citizen Science

March 27, 2020March 30, 2020 Science Connectedcitizen science, dna, genes, genetics

You can help collect data for studies of DNA by mailing researchers your dog’s saliva, samples of the forest floor, and even spiny anteater scat.

asthma, pollution, air quality, environment

Environment Genetics and Heredity Health

Asthma, Genetics, and the Environment

January 8, 2020September 17, 2021 Science Connectedgenetics, pets, respiratory health

By Emily Folk The relationship between asthma and genetics has evaded scientists for years. Researchers are still unraveling clues today, although they’ve made many advancements in making the connection. Environmental influences have become more significant in their impact, posing new challenges in treating the disease. As scientists explore ways to enhance asthma treatment, they also work to uncover its causes, hoping for more information on its relatively vague origin. How does asthma work? Asthma is an inflammatory lung disease characterized by shortness of breath, chest tightening, coughing, and wheezing. The…