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Like it or not, the facial feature most influenced by your genes is your nose. Researchers investigate which genes are involved in sculpting the face.
A new study of nearly 500,000 individuals finds that many genes affect same-sex behavior, including newly identified candidates that may regulate smell and sex hormones.
Gene editing of wild plants can help us tap into new sources of food. But we need to make sure it’s safe – and that demands some careful regulation.
DNA evidence tracks the ancient history of the Jewish people.
Do you own your own genetic data? The future of genomic databases is almost here, and now is the time to figure out how we are going to allow this information to be used.
It’s possible to alter the make-up of a species such as a mosquito’s ability to pass on the deadly malaria parasite. But we need to consider the pros and cons of such gene editing technology.
Gaining a better sense of what genes are involved in regulating circadian clocks could put us on a path to find better treatments and therapies to help people adjust to time shifts.
Scientists have uncovered the genetics that explain the snake’s impressive length – and used the science to create extra-long mice.
New genetic technology could change the DNA of entire species to prevent them from spreading diseases.
How many times do people make the comment about which parent a child takes after. So what does genetics say?
Scientists have discovered that a single gene may reveal a weakness in the development of schizophrenia that could help doctors prevent the condition.
In January 1998 five days of freezing rain collapsed the electrical grid of the Canadian province of Québec. The storm left more than 3 million people without electricity for anywhere from a few hours…
A newly discovered genetic mutation leads to a reduction in certain proteins in the brain which causes intellectual disabilities…
Research published recently in Virology Journal found that radically different viruses share genes and are likely to share…
A study into the role of gut bacteria in termite stomachs has given surprising, but hopeful, results. Researchers at Purdue…
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