A large global genetics study shows that many key drivers of Type 2 diabetes operate outside the bloodstream. Scientists are ...

Life runs on instructions you never see. Every cell reads DNA, turns that message into RNA, and then builds proteins that ...

The return of the long-extinct wooly mammoth or dodo bird may sound like a storyline straight out of science fiction. It’s not. Several de-extinction projects all share an ambitious aim to resurrect ...

New research may offer hope for endangered species Findings offer potential for regenerative medicine field Earlier study used different method for 'bipaternal' mice Jan 28 (Reuters) - Scientists in ...

Genetic engineering is moving from the lab bench into clinics, farms, and even family planning decisions, promising to change how we prevent disease, age, and define human potential. The same tools ...

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, ...

Euan Ashley's lab explores the intricate interactions of gene variants. Tiny "typos," or genetic mutations, can sneak into segments of DNA. Many of these are harmless, but some can cause health ...

A new study has revealed that those with myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have notable genetic differences from the general population. The DecodeME research team, led by ...

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among Western women, with up to 10% of cases attributed to genetic variants. Despite this, the roots of many familial cases remain unexplored, largely due ...