Tumors contain thousands of genetic changes, but only a few are actually cancer-causing. A quicker way to identify these driver mutations could lead to more targeted cancer treatments.

The naturalist was recognized for his work on social behavior and pheromones in ants and as a champion of wildlife conservation.

The Scientist speaks with organismal biologist Xavier Glaudas about possible reasons for his recent finding that male Montpellier snakes cannibalize female conspecifics.

A large genome-wide association study in East Asians uncovers novel genetic links to depression, calling attention to the consequences of underrepresentation of non-European groups in genetic research data.

Our handbook on best practices for quality assurance in biomedicine can help funding agencies shore up research integrity—which is especially needed at a time when mistakes can have outsize effects.

Medicare for All could expand access to medical interventions—the very goal of biomedical research.

The nonprofit newsroom has collected more than 29,000 disclosures of faculty members’ outside income, but they represent just the tip of the iceberg.

He led the National Library of Medicine for 31 years and oversaw the implementation of PubMed, MedlinePlus, and the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

Broken links, clunky formats, and outdated platforms have both authors and publishers turning to alternative solutions.

How we talk about the coming revolution in clinical care matters as much as the need to involve all types of people in the process.

Agronomic sciences should follow the lead of genetics and other disciplines in sharing data.

The protein expression data, which are freely available online, could help identify new drug targets for the disease.

Sixty percent of Americans with European ancestry can be traced to a given DNA sample, even if they’ve never had genetic testing, scientists say.

Agencies such as the NIH reward the discovery of vulnerabilities in their computer systems—before criminals can exploit them.

A security researcher found the email addresses and encrypted passwords of more than 92 million users of the genealogy site on a private server outside the company.

Luna DNA, Nebula Genomics, and other “bio-brokers” will allow customers to make money by granting access to their genetic and personal information for research purposes.

Genetic adaptations for human brain development also make us vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.  

In 2017, the agency began posting redacted records, but Congress is now demanding full transparency.