Every cell in the human body faces a chronic challenge: protecting its DNA. Whenever cells divide, their genetic material must be copied accurately. But DNA is continuously under attack, and when ...

A University of Rochester bioethicist is calling for enforceable international rules on editing human embryos before the ...

Study analyzes DNA from more than 1,000 Polynesian people Researchers create family trees of the island inhabitants Easter Island is more than 4,400 miles (7,100 km) from Hawaii This incredible ...

As much as half of the human genome is composed of so-called "jumping genes." These DNA sequences can make copies of ...

Researchers at the University of South Florida are developing a gene therapy injection aimed at treating canine cognitive ...

Albinism comprises a heterogeneous group of rare genetic disorders and occurs in all ethnic groups. It is characterised by impaired melanin biosynthesis, resulting in variable hypopigmentation of the ...

A gene variant called APOE4 is the biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Scientists are finally figuring out ...

A gene that is switched on in human brain cells has turned out to be a jumping gene that never fully gave up jumping. The gene, BC200, descends from a mobile piece of DNA, and researchers led by ...

A landmark Nature study of up to 1.14 million people identified 1,260 genetic variants, including 824 newly discovered spots, ...

Baylor Genetics, a leading diagnostic genomics partner offering a full spectrum of comprehensive genetic tests and diagnostic ...

What causes bipolar disorder? Part 1 of a 5-part series explores how genes and epigenetics drive bipolarity, and what this ...

National Heart Centre Singapore's new research centre integrates Novoheart's proprietary Heart-in-a-Jar technology with ...