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Epigenetic structures appear to reduce the rate of changes in genes essential for survival and reproduction, a study finds, challenging the notion that mutations are evenly distributed throughout the genome prior to selection.

Authors of papers published in JAMA and NEJM received millions in undisclosed payments in 2017, an analysis finds.

Signals from sweeteners and sugars are relayed from the gut to the brain by different neural pathways, a new study concludes.

Sharing interim findings of an investigation into strange illnesses among US diplomats and intelligence officials, the CIA says it’s unlikely that they are the result of directed energy or other weapon levied by an adversary.

The Scientist spoke with entomologist Matt Bertone about the characteristics of Laemophloeus biguttatus larvae jumps—a previously unreported behavior in this group of beetles.

The size and complexity of cephalopod brain structures differ depending on the habitats the creatures occupy, a study finds.

Studies have found that organisms can inherit mitochondria from male parents in rare instances, and both theoretical and experimental work hint that this biparental inheritance is more than just a fluke.

A study reveals a connection between the loss of enzymes responsible for removing methyl groups from DNA, nucleic acid knots, and cancer development in mice.

A negative version of the placebo effect may be behind many instances of mild side effects associated with the jabs, a study suggests.

The pandemic has revealed the importance of preparing students to critically evaluate the conceptual foundations and real-world impact of science.

Detailed analyses of cohesin’s movements indicate how this protein complex hauls chromatin fibers to package DNA into loops.

Rethinking why and how we conserve crop genetic diversity