The genes and chromosomal structure of the Chinese privet has changed relative to its ancestors over millions of years, so ...

Based on a quick appraisal of the daily disgorgement of the school buses onto my street, it appears all the neighborhood kids ...

A study described the three-dimensional architecture of turtle genomes, which fold in a configuration unlike any other animal observed so far.

BPTF has previously been linked to MYC—another gene well known to promote cancer growth in many other types of cancer. This ...

Molecular biology and structural biology are both critical fields at the forefront of current scientific advancements, ...

In a recent paper published in the journal Genome Research, experts described the chromatin arrangement in the genomes of two ...

The following is a summary of "Association of Changes in Cerebral and Hypothalamic Structure With Sleep Dysfunction in ...

"The model made it possible to demonstrate that THC modifies the expression of certain genes affecting the structure and function of synapses and dendrites," explains Graciela Piñeyro, who is ...

He continued that for murderers, “it’s in their genes. And we’ve got a lot of bad genes in our country right now.” That criminal activity is rooted in an offender’s genetic makeup is an ...

Victor Ambros receives funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The Conversation Weekly podcast caught up with Victor Ambros from his lab at the UMass Chan Medical School to learn more ...

Researchers discovered two human-specific genes that affect synapse development and may help explain neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, providing new avenues for treatment. Credit: SciTechDaily ...

Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch. By Carl Zimmer As soon as you put starch in your mouth ...