What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
As the human population expands, the number of rare genetic variants has dramatically increased.
Human-specific duplications of a gene involved in brain development may have contributed to our species’ unique intelligence.
Researchers identify two new DNA repair systems, in addition to four that were already known, that can attack unprotected telomeres.
Inspired by Darwin, Mohamed Noor has uncovered the molecular dance by which a single species becomes two.
Genes that react to cellular sugar content are regulated by a long non-coding RNA via an unexpected mechanism
California mulls a state law that would criminalize the unauthorized sharing, storing, or analyzing of genetic data.
The White House announces a strategy to foster development of biological products in fields ranging from medicine to agriculture.
A new report estimates that the genomics research tools market will be worth nearly $9 billion by 2016.
A new technique to derive DNA information from non-DNA sources, such as RNA, threatens the anonymity of genetic database donors.