The sweet potato feeds millions worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where its natural resilience to climate extremes ...

DNA extracted from fossilized tartar helped scientists reconstruct early humans' oral microbiota, shedding light on their health and habits.

Researchers developed a high-accuracy method to infer whether genetic variants come from the mother or father without needing ...

Mosquitoes can spread a deadly parasite that causes malaria. Learn how experts are using CRISPR to change the mosquito’s genome to stop this spread.

Small grains researcher Juan David Arbelaez-Velez knows the secret to making perfect rice—and it's not about how you cook it.

As we age, the genes in our cells accumulate more mutations. This is one of the contributory factors to age-related diseases ...

Researchers established a high-quality genetic dataset from the MIND diet trial, enabling new studies of gene–diet ...

Scientists said the findings offer the first robust evidence that genes contribute to a person’s chance of developing the ...

This manuscript presents an in-depth analysis of gene expression across multiple brown algal species with differing life histories, providing convincing evidence for the conservation of life ...

Ethan Bier, a UC San Diego cell and developmental biology professor who lives in Carmel Valley, was part of a study released ...

A massive DNA study reveals how genes shape your sense of smell and offers new clues about brain health and Alzheimer's risk.