genetics & genomics

Benacerraf pioneered the use of ultrasound to diagnose fetal syndromes.

Mammals that give birth to live young may have evolved to make use of the remnants of viruses in their genomes to ward off pathogens, a study suggests. 

It’s not clear whether, or how, the organisms might play a role in disease pathology.

Sequences for the model organism and two of its kin reveal how these plants got their oversized genomes.

Government documents suggest that Chinese authorities continue to use Thermo Fisher supplies in mass collection of DNA from minority groups.

A genomic analysis reveals that humans domesticated donkeys more than 7,000 years ago.

Most animals can’t pass on mutations that arise spontaneously throughout their lives—but Elkhorn corals can.

Guthrie established foundational concepts in the field of pre-mRNA splicing during her career at the University of California, San Francisco.

With ever-advancing genetic technologies, researchers continue to document the genetic code of the human species.

Thirty years out from the start of the Human Genome Project, researchers have finally finished sequencing the full 3 billion bases of a person’s genetic code. But even a complete reference genome has its shortcomings.

Look-alikes are also more likely to share lifestyle traits.

A high-quality genome sequence for this versatile insect will likely aid eco-evolutionary research.

Troves of sequencing data reveal genes tied to autism through different variant types, providing a more complete picture of the condition’s genetic roots and new clues to its heterogeneity.

A chromosome-scale genome sequence for this infamous agricultural pest could help mitigate its plagues.