The recombination between parental chromosomes, a characteristic of sexual reproduction, plays a crucial role in evolution.

A breakthrough method for analyzing the DNA of centuries-old plant samples has given scientists an edge in combating the ...

Have you ever wondered about your genetic ancestry or familial health risks? Or perhaps needed legal proof of biological ...

A landmark review in Nature Reviews Genetics dissects the rare and common genetic variants that shape human height. The paper ...

As many as one in 3,000 people could be carrying a faulty gene that significantly increases their risk of a punctured lung, according to new estimates from Cambridge researchers. Previous estimates ...

A gene once believed to be extremely rare may actually be surprisingly common—and capable of quietly raising the risk of ...

The companies that sell synthesized DNA to scientists need to screen their customers, lest dangerous sequences for pathogens ...

Epigenetic variation, like genetic variation, can be inherited and influence traits across generations. However, epigenetic ...

By analyzing the flowerpot snake's unique genome, scientists are uncovering how the tiny reptile repairs its DNA and prevents harmful mutations. The findings provides valuable insights into genetic ...

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, urging them to take action to protect their data.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued a warning today to residents who have used the genetic testing service 23andMe, ...

Does the drive to climb mountains or to be the first to map uncharted territory come from within or without?