Artificial intelligence has just redrawn the map of our genome’s control room, revealing hundreds of thousands of tiny DNA ...

Here are 10 major findings about human ancestors and our close ancient relatives that scientists announced in 2025. A handful of teeth found at the Ledi-Geraru site in Ethiopia suggest that diverse ...

Groundbreaking research at Seattle Children's Hospital provides critical genetic diagnoses for newborns within 48 hours.

A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is ...

From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving ...

Drinking orange juice can help support health by reducing inflammation and hypertension, among other factors, a recent study ...

Overharvesting has raised conservation concerns for a widely foraged plant, but researchers say that better genetic insights ...

New 3D genome maps reveal how DNA folding controls gene activity, offering fresh clues into disease and cell function.

Seals give birth only when conditions are right. After mating, a female seal can delay implantation of the embryo in the ...

Gut microbiome composition may be shaped not only by an individual’s own genes but also by the genes of their friends ...

The gut microbiome - made up of trillions of microbes in the digestive tract - is vital for digestion and overall health. Diet and medication shape these microbial ecosystems, but the contribution of ...

A split-second stall at the start of genes may explain how complex animals evolved, according to the Cornell Chronicle. Researchers found that a brief “pause” in gene activity grew stronger and more ...