genetics, behavior

A single gene called BMP11 regulates not only the size and proportions of a water strider’s massively long third legs, but also how it uses the limbs in fights.

A large twin study in Sweden finds genetics has a much larger influence on the odds of an autism diagnosis, and has remained consistent over time.

Male rodents exposed to nicotine had changes in sperm genome methylation and produced pups and grandpups with abnormal behavior.

Researchers develop a new method to highlight specific cells that reside in the lens of a zebrafish.

See how scientists designed food with amino acid compositions based on protein-coding regions in the genomes of mice and fruit flies.

Two sequencing studies reveal the genetics underlying the sexual behavior of the European and Asian birds.

In a small study of male twins, nine methylation sites helped researchers predict a person’s sexual orientation.

New research suggests that some smokers may carry a gene variant that makes them less likely to quit simply because cigarette taxes are raised.

A new study finds that an Alaskan population of the fish has quickly evolved in response to warming temperatures.

Exposure to an environmental toxin can affect future generations’ ability to handle stressful conditions.

Experts come together to revisit the controversial field of genetics and criminology.