False StartThere’s No ‘Depression Gene’ After All, Scientists Say As genetic science has progressed, it's become clear that nearly all our genes play a role in any given condition. By Liesl Goecker
Genetic TensionsHave Humans Evolved to Be Cheaters? We want bonded partners, but will always desire others at the same time. By Nadia Nooreyezdan
Testing 1... 2... 3...The Most Accurate Screening for Fetal Abnormalities Has Yet to Catch On. Why? A high price point, low awareness and cultural attitudes combine to keep it out of the hands of most women. By Liesl Goecker
Sweet DreamsStudy: Night Shifts May Cause DNA Damage That Contributes to Chronic Diseases All of those single nights of sleep deprivation can add up. By Anubhuti Matta
Ethical QuandariesGenome Sequencing Could Tell Parents If a Newborn Is At Risk of Genetic Diseases But is it okay to deep dive into a baby's DNA? By Liesl Goecker
Gene EnhancersMore to Babies’ Sex Than X and Y Chromosomes, Researchers Say 'Junk DNA' can flip the switch on babies' sex determination. By The Swaddle Team
Calm DownDesigner Babies Are Far From Reality, Even After the Gene‑Edited Babies in China Selecting traits is way more difficult than making corrections. By A Cecile JW Janssens, The Conversation
BreakthroughsScientists ID Genetic Causes Behind Repeat Molar Pregnancy, Miscarriage The findings could enable genetic counselling to support prone couples. By Liesl Goecker
Designer DNAWhat is CRISPR‑Cas9, the Tool Behind the Gene‑Edited Babies in China? Debojyoti Chakraborty, a genome editing researcher, explains. By Liesl Goecker
Ethical FirestormWorld’s First Gene‑Edited Babies Have Been Born in China, Researcher Claims The designer baby dystopia begins. By Liesl Goecker
Hard EvidenceStudy IDs Genes That Play a Role in Erectile Dysfunction Hormones and nerves aren't the only causes. By Anubhuti Matta
Build A BabyShould Parents Be Able to Tinker With the Genome of Babies Before They’re Born? A geneticist and a social scientist discuss. By Felicity Boardman & Helen O'Neill, The Conversation
Wired To WheezeGenes May Determine How Badly Traffic Pollution Triggers Your Asthma Study suggests a time when genetic screenings determine asthma treatment. By Angelina Shah
Gene PoolScientists Spot 1,200 Genetic Twists Linked to Staying in School It's a window into the nature side of the nature-nurture combo that makes us who we are. By The Swaddle Team
geneticsNew Blood Test May Spot Active TB Two Years Before It Manifests Scientists herald it as a big step for at-risk people. By Angelina Shah
dadsParenting Stress Can Change the Way Your Genes Work It's true what they say -- having kids changes you. By The Swaddle Team
autismResearchers Pinpoint a Specific Gene Behind Autism It's likely one of many, but it's still a big step toward understanding autism's genetic roots. By The Swaddle Team
