A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

Researchers have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don't produce enough ...

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to treat and has a poor prognosis, but a new study from Tokyo University of Science highlights ...

This knowledge would help identify individuals who could benefit from early detection programmes, which are essential for a ...

Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, represent the most diverse group of seed plants, and their origin and evolution have long been a central question in plant evolutionary biology.

NEW YORK (AP) — Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported Thursday. Researchers analyzed ancient genes to pinpoint the time ...

Scientists used precise gene-editing to grow larger African eggplants. Credit: Zachary Lippman, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Tomatoes come in all kinds of colors, sizes, and flavors. But what’s going ...

In a pair of papers, scientists greatly expanded our catalog of known genomic variation among humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Differences between men and women in intelligence and behaviour have been proposed and disputed for decades. Now, a growing body of scientific evidence shows hundreds of genes act differently in the ...