A new method of examining gene expression patterns called landscape transcriptomics may help pinpoint what causes bumble bees stress and could eventually give insight into why bee populations are ...

Is our lifespan primarily dictated by our genetics, or do our behaviour and environment play the more important role?

New study challenges the theory that Neanderthals originated after an evolutionary event that implied the loss of part of ...

With genetic testing, we know more than ever about this devastating disease—but genes are only one part of the story.

Researchers are using gene editing techniques to introduce beneficial traits like polled and disease resistance, as well as ...

This study summarizes the current research status of the impacts of crop domestication and improvement on root ...

Like many Americans, I was saddened to learn about the death of legendary actor Gene Hackman. In the fullness of his life Hackman brought superb depth to his roles, such as coach ...

Every DNA fragment tells a story. Forensic experts use these genetic breadcrumbs to solve old mysteries and modern crimes.

The second act of a popular reprogramming factor could maximize the potential of iPSCs in research and regenerative medicine.

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells.

Jiankui He is a controversial Chinese biophysicist and geneticist known for creating the first human genetically edited ...