Genetic factors account for much of the variation in personality traits across the lifespan. Shared upbringing plays a ...

Scientists found that messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules that carry genetic instructions to the far reaches of neurons in the brain tend to cluster together mostly because they are abundant, not because ...

Scientists found that messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules that carry genetic instructions to the far reaches of neurons in the ...

Humans have it. So does Drosophila. But not yeast. That "it" is a small pause at the start of gene activity—a brief molecular halt that may have helped life evolve from simple cells to complex animals ...

UNL researchers are linking cattle genetics and rumen microbes to find ways to cut methane losses and boost feed efficiency on ranches. AMARILLO, Texas — Methane isn’t just an environmental ...

Moss quietly collects DNA from animals, plants, and microbes, offering a simple way to track biodiversity without harming ...

A new reverse genetics system for norovirus could aid in the development of novel antiviral therapies and vaccines.

For decades, geneticists have known that most common illnesses are not caused by a single rogue gene but by intricate ...

Life may have emerged from a surprisingly simple network of chemical reactions long before cells or genes existed.

How parents and doctors navigate pregnancy has evolved quickly in recent years. Innovative prenatal screening now makes it ...

Hair loss may not be permanent. Doctor Shayan Sen suggests dormant follicles can be revived. Addressing scalp inflammation, ...

The popular nursery rhyme This Little Piggy is an early childhood memory for many of us. It’s a poem that involves five little piggies, each corresponding to one of our fingers or toes. Kids love it, ...