The genomes of the children of people exposed to fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear accident appear to carry no trace of the incident.

Whole-genome sequencing reveals a wide range of UV-induced DNA changes in human skin cells, and lighter skin collects more mutations, sometimes to “sky high” levels.

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.

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.

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.

Researchers hacked the genetic machinery of E. coli to make them glow and identify proteins linked to cancer.

One lab finds that a similar method produces large genetic deletions when performed in mouse embryos.