Genetics: Some people have pointier noses because of DNA fragments we share with MICE, study claims

Do you have a hooter to rival Pinocchio’s? If so, you may be able to blame a newly-discovered gene that we share with mice which affects the pointiness of our noses.   Experts from the UK and France analysed the genomes and face shapes of 6,000 people from Latin America, finding 32 gene regions that influence facial … Read more

Eddie Izzard claims she contemplated being female at the age of five and has ‘girl and boy’ genetics

Eddie Izzard has revealed she contemplated being female at the age of five and believes she has both ‘boy and girl’ genetics. The Yemen-born comedian, 58, previously identified as a transvestite but is now based in ‘girl mode’ and wants to be known as a trans woman. Speaking to Simon Thomas on the Life, Interrupted podcast she admitted … Read more

Genetics: ‘Junk’ DNA inherited from our ancient ancestors could be rewiring our brains, study finds

DNA – deoxyribonucleic acid – is widely known as the molecule found in the nucleus of all our cells that contains genetic information. It is shaped like a double-helix and made of small sections called nucleotides.  Each nucleotide contains a nucleobase, a sugar, and a phosphate group. The sugar component in this particular molecule is … Read more

Genetics: quirk means up to 2.2 per cent of people can’t smell fish and may confuse it with roses

The stench of fish is indistinguishable from sweet roses, caramel or nothing at all for up to 2.2 per cent of people — with a genetic quirk responsible, a study found. Researchers from Iceland analysed the genomes of more than 9,000 people — and compared this with their performance in various smell tests.  The team … Read more

Bikini competitor was told her ‘poor genetics’ would mean she’s never have a booty

Woman, 28, who was told by a fitness coach that her ‘poor genetics’ meant she’d NEVER have her dream curves proves him wrong – and reveals the exercises behind her toned glutes Debbie Sugrue, 28, was told by a fitness coach in 2013 she had ‘poor genetics’ The assessment crushed her but the Bondi Beach … Read more