Humans seem to be worse than nuclear radiation for wildlife. Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, the exclusion zone has ...

Profluent and Lilly teamed up on AI‑designed enzymes in a deal worth up to $2.25B. Big tech, bigger gene edits.

Hailey-Hailey disease is a genetic skin disorder causing painful rashes and blisters. Learn about its symptoms and management ...

Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of genetic regulation that helps explain why individuals with the same blood type can differ so dramatically at the molecular level.

A man born with neurofibromatosis type 1 — a rare, but painful disorder that causes noncancerous tumors to grow on his face — ...

Researchers discover a hidden virus in gut bacteria that could explain colon cancer and help detect it earlier ...

Everyday DNA mutations can help us understand immune function and aging—and even mitigate harm caused by some inherited ...

New clues from genetic research may help explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth. Researchers at ...

New interpretations suggest that Neanderthal and Sapiens interactions were shaped by biology and social structure, not simple ...

Women with high genetic risk for obesity regained weight around two times faster than women with lower genetic risk for obesity, according to a new study led by Harold Lee, assistant professor of ...

Redheads may carry certain genetic advantages — and disadvantages — in their DNA, scientists say. Research into ancient DNA ...

Can humans regrow limbs? Researchers find SP6 and SP8 genes are vital for regeneration in axolotls and mice, creating a viral ...