Scientists propose a new model for how homosexuality develops, but observers say it will be difficult to test.
Scientists propose a new model for how homosexuality develops, but observers say it will be difficult to test.
The neurophysiologist who earned a Nobel Prize for discovering nerve growth factor has passed away at age 103.
Comparing gene transcripts from different species reveals surprising splicing diversity.
Sequencing the whole genomes of bacterial pathogens as they spread among hospital patients and health care workers could transform the control of infectious disease.
2012 saw the birth of a handful of non-invasive genetic prenatal tests, but the young industry faces growing pains as legal and ethical questions loom.
A roundup of species that made their scientific debut in 2012, and a few that said goodbye as well
Cocaine-using rat fathers pass epigenetic changes on to their sons that make them resistant to coke addiction.
This year’s roundup of bad behavior in the life sciences and new initiatives to prevent misconduct
A roundup of those awarded this year’s most prestigious scientific prizes
Tumor cells can exhibit different behaviors despite being genetically indistinguishable.