Teams are preparing to identify the fallen hostages, determine the causes of death, and support families, using scientific ...

Scientists from Peking University have uncovered new genetic evidence that sheds light on how prehistoric people in China ...

Depending on the setting, the ability of a crucial bacterium in biotechnology—Agrobacterium tumefaciens—to transfer its DNA ...

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New work shows that physical folding of the genome to control genes located far away may have been an early evolutionary ...

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Losing sight is not just a physical experience — it reshapes the architecture of the inner world, Garrett Jones writes.

One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide diagnosis and treatment. But for most health conditions ...

Researchers in China have determined to identify the genetic basis for the naked mole-rats’ increased longevity.

Seven trailblazing scientists receive ASHG’s 2025 Professional Awards for contributions in human genetics, leadership, and mentorship.

Analyzing DNA samples from nearly half a million people, researchers found roughly twice as many genetic 'flags' for ...

Specific genes appear to influence whether people try cannabis and their susceptibility to cannabis addiction.