In an unusual evolutionary twist, local stick spiders have come up with an almost identical repertoire of color morphs in multiple locations.
The agency gave personal genomics company 23andMe the green light to screen samples for breast cancer–related genetic mutations.
A whole-genome analysis of people who experience color when they listen to sounds points to a handful of genes involved in neural development.
Two large-scale studies reveal new insights into the genomic characteristics of childhood cancers.
Researchers have developed a variety of techniques to detect when CRISPR misses the mark.
The variation may help explain why stocked salmon don’t fare as well in the ocean.
Including microbiome composition in predictions of whether a person is obese can significantly improve their accuracy, according to an analysis.
The elimination of the biting pests was an added bonus after researchers unleashed a rat-eradication endeavor on the tiny islands.
Gene flow between elephant species was a common feature of their evolutionary history.
In cooperation with its microbiome, the animal has genetic help in digesting blood and warding off pathogens.
After implantation, the tissue developed blood vessels and became integrated into neuronal networks in the animals’ brains.
The nationwide experiment will initially include around 100,000 volunteers.
The 20-year project calls into question the conventional wisdom about the role plants will play in mitigating future climate change.
The US Senate narrowly approved the politician, who does not have a science background.
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