Wing development in females is environmentally controlled, but in males, an insertion on the sex chromosome appears to dictate whether the insects grow wings, according to a study.

Scientists identify a transcription factor that plays a key role in increased fruit size.

The accumulation of zombie-like cells seems to accelerate aging and promote aging-related disease. Researchers are trying to figure out how.

Despite a solid understanding of the biological basis of fragile X syndrome, researchers have struggled to develop effective treatments.

Most of the genetic alterations are harmless, but some may contribute to cancer.

Researchers can now track the expansion of a resistance mechanism that allows the malaria vector Anopholes funestus to detoxify a key insecticide used on bed nets.

A neurologist by training, Stefánsson founded Iceland-based deCODE Genetics to explore what the human genome can tell us about disease and our species’ evolution.

Autophagy may keep cell division in check to help protect against cancer-causing DNA damage.

Genetic mutations create lab mice with unusually long and short tails.