An additional mutation in the spike protein of the coronavirus may help it elude antibody recognition, and scientists are investigating if current vaccines will protect against it.

Variant B.1.1.7, though likely more contagious than other strains, does not appear to be more deadly.

The significance of the variant remains unclear, but experts remain confident that it will not evade the protection offered by a COVID-19 vaccine.

Multiple next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques offer insights into health and disease.

Officials had initially linked 97 cases to a single conference held by Biogen in February in Boston, but a new study tracking viral genomes suggests the number may be as high as 20,000.

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.