Discover interesting facts about how traits are passed down over generations through DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What ...

Researchers discover a unique genetic code in Antarctic archaea that encodes a rare amino acid, potentially advancing protein ...

Park Yoonsoo, 33 years old, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ...

In 2020, Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, CRISPR-Cas9, a method for genome editing. Often referred to as “molecular scissors,” CRISPR cuts DNA at specific locations that ...

A study based on a review of genetic and health information from more than 276,000 people finds strong support for a decades-old evolutionary theory that sought to explain aging and senescence. A ...

Graham Coop, a UC Davis professor of evolution and ecology and director of the Center for Population Biology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for his exceptional ...

There's no escaping the unrelenting passage of time, but supercentenarians who live to see their 110th birthday have a ...

People trying to lose weight often count calories, carbs, steps and reps and watch the scales. Soon, they may have another number to consider: a genetic score indicating how many calories a person ...

The deal covers Myriad tests used for hereditary cancer risk assessment, as well as for ovarian and prostate cancer treatment.

Tastier strawberries could soon be on the menu thanks to the latest genetic science breakthrough. It will allow breeding programs to enhance fruit quality without compromising flavor or color, say ...

Editor’s note: On May 19, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced that it was the successful bidder in the bankruptcy auction to buy 23andMe and its assets for $256 million. Regeneron says it will ...