Scientists discover gene behind an inherited muscle disorder by studying zebrafish embryos.
Scientists discover gene behind an inherited muscle disorder by studying zebrafish embryos.
Viruses that attack bacteria may be an important component of our gut microbiota.
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
As telomeres shorten with age, genes as far as 1,000 kilobases away could be affected, including one responsible for an inherited muscle disease.
Researchers find zero evidence for Lyme-induced autism.
Just the flavor of beer is enough to boost dopamine in brain areas related to reward—especially in men with alcoholic relatives.
This dramatic science fiction film follows a grieving father using his research to understand his infant son’s gruesome death—and explores the culture and ethics of science along the way.
This month’s AACR attendees, including National Cancer Institute Director Harold Varmus, discuss new approaches to cancer research using whole genome sequencing.
Microbial changes in the gut contribute to a patient’s ability to slim down after gastric bypass surgery.
International collaboration doubles the number of genetic regions associated with breast, prostate, and ovarian cancers.