Three unrelated children were found to have a de novo deletion in the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) CHASERR, which is adjacent ...

B chromosomes manipulate cell division for survival, and new research identifies key genes, including DCR28, involved in this ...

What traits do babies inherit from their fathers? From looks to skills, dad’s DNA is more powerful than you think!

Plant reproduction is a cornerstone of our food system and ecological balance; however, it is a complex process. Plants have ...

For much of our history, we coexisted with other members of our genus, and our prehistoric ancestors didn’t waste the ...

To coincide with Columbus Day earlier this year, a Spanish documentary reported that the famed explorer was possibly of ...

Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history, left behind a legacy not only of music but of mystery. Recent ...

Scientists sequenced Beethoven's genome, uncovering health risks and family mysteries through genetic analysis.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s false claims linking autism to childhood vaccinations are receiving new scrutiny now that ...

Geneticists have developed a gene drive-based solution to the widespread problem of insecticide resistance. In an effort to protect valuable crops, the researchers created an 'e-Drive' that reverses ...

Healthy women’s breasts contain small numbers of cells with genetic changes characteristic of invasive breast cancer, two separate papers reported on Wednesday, potentially increasing the risk of ...

CRISPR-based gene-editing tools are being developed to correct specific defective sections of the genome to cure inherited genetic diseases, with some applications already in clinical trials. However, ...