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.

Silicon Valley Wants to Optimize Your Children’s Genes transcript If I took the trays of embryos that contain you and your ...

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

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.

Bamboo flowering is a rare and enigmatic event, especially in woody species that flower only once in decades. In this study, ...

With a swab of their cat's cheek, pet owners can now determine if their cat is at high risk of developing one of the most ...

XI'AN — Chinese scientists have unveiled the world's first genetic map tracking wheat resistance to the devastating yellow ...