In a new paper published in the journal Trends in Genetics researchers from the University of Vermont and Trinity College ...

By analyzing the flowerpot snake's unique genome, scientists are uncovering how the tiny reptile repairs its DNA and prevents harmful mutations. The findings provides valuable insights into genetic ...

The flowerpot snake, one of the world's smallest snakes, has some unusual distinctions. Also known as the Brahminy blind ...

and variation and change in populations. The biological significance of somatic mutations in rare genetic liver diseases has remained elusive. A study using genomic sequencing paired with ...

Agricultural genetics is the applied study of the effects of genetic variation and selection used to propagate valuable heritable trait combinations in crop plants and farm animals. The discipline ...

Continuous variation is represented as a histogram (no gaps between bars). A histogram should show normal distribution, with most individuals around the average value and a few at the extremes.

Apr. 1, 2025 — Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a new study. These genomic ... How Calcium May Have ...

Genetics plays a significant role in the size of a penis, largely directed by the chromosomes you inherit from your mother and father. Certain inheritable features (like your height) may also ...