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A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has built the first genetic reference maps for short lengths of DNA repeated multiple times which ar

A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has built the first genetic reference maps for short lengths of DNA repeated multiple times which are known to cause more than 50 lethal human diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease and multiple cancers.

On a national level, the Biden administration needs to make stricter rules surrounding trans athletes – rules that will take away regional and political bias.

On a national level, the Biden administration needs to make stricter rules surrounding trans athletes – rules that will take away regional and political bias.

A former Hoover High School swimmer has taken a lead role in Virginia in opposing allowing trans women competing in women's swimming.

By Phoebe Petrovic / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch October 6, 2023 Story highlights A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for youth was based on

Wisconsin Republicans have proposed banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Here's what you need to know.

Results from a study of the use of a chatbot in the consent process show that it encourages inclusivity, and leads to faster completion and high levels of understanding. Whereas the traditional method of consenting does not have a mechanism to verify understanding objectively, the chat--based method can test comprehension. It does not allow users who do not show understanding to give consent; rather, it puts them in touch with a genetic counsellor to figure out why knowledge transmission did not...

Pandering to anti-liberal extremists, superintendent of public instruction backs Florida opposition to Title IX rule that would codify old Wyoming approach, Drake opines.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with endocrinologist, Dr. Eric Vilain, about a spate of laws targeting trans athletes.