Recent scientific breakthroughs have transformed the once-dismissed non-coding DNA, or “junk DNA,” into a targeted weapon ...

European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is inherited without leading to speciation.

T he bowhead whale is the world’s longest-living mammal, sometimes making it to a staggering 200 years old. How does it do it ...

The field of genetics has evolved rapidly in recent years, however early understanding of inheritance patterns began much ...

In a recent study, Dr. Oszkár Schütz and his colleagues analyzed 156 ancient genomes from the Sarmatian period, spanning the 1st to 5th centuries CE. The aim of the study was to clarify the origins ...

One hundred years after the heroic journey to Nome, scientists reveal how Balto's DNA explains his incredible endurance and ...

A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging ...

In a cave in Thailand, scientists found some stunning species that have never been documented before, providing interesting new avenues for genetic research.

The neurologic disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE has most often been found in people who experienced ...

Analysts estimate that Myriad Genetics will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.05. The announcement from Myriad Genetics is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing ...

Heart disease in families is a warning, not a destiny. While genes play a role, lifestyle choices hold immense power. Knowing ...

She had to fight for recognition after a male colleague took credit for her work in identifying an extra chromosome as the ...