A decades-old mix-up in a museum collection led scientists to mistakenly identify a Peruvian poison…
Browsing: Genetics
Genetics is the branch of biology that studies genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. It explores how DNA encodes the instructions for life, influencing traits, evolution, and susceptibility to disease. From understanding the structure of the genome to mapping gene expression and editing with technologies like CRISPR, genetics underpins modern medicine, biotechnology, and evolutionary biology. Research in this field reveals how genetic mutations cause disorders, how genes interact with the environment, and how inherited information drives diversity across species. As sequencing and computational tools advance, genetics continues to transform our understanding of biology, health, and human identity.
A study explains how a crucial protein complex that protects DNA can respond to emerging…
A microscopic flaw in the brain’s cellular scaffolding can shape brain size for life. Why…
Overharvesting has raised conservation concerns for a widely foraged plant, but researchers say that better…
Harmful genetic mutations in sperm become much more common as men grow older, and new…
Researchers have identified elusive DNA switches in brain support cells that influence genes tied to…
Repeated environmental changes can lead evolution in unexpected directions, and research from Vermont shows that…
A new genome-wide mapping method finally shows how thousands of genes connect to drive disease.…
New clinical evidence indicates that a widely used supplement may alter gut microbes involved in…
Your “roommate’s” genes could be affecting the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa,…
Scientists investigating an ancient mystery have uncovered the first evidence that a Bronze Age strain…
A shared molecular signature of Alzheimer’s appears across populations once studied in isolation. Alzheimer’s disease…
A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive…
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have created a new artificial…
UC San Diego researchers uncover enzyme behind cancer genome chaos, pointing to potential therapies for…
Long-buried traces of Denisovan DNA have resurfaced in modern human genomes — and they may…
Scientists discovered that reducing a gene called FDX2 can help cells survive the damage caused…
Scripps Research scientists have discovered how some tumors endure DNA damage, revealing a potential new…