Most lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors, according to a ...

That superhero is a gene called TP53, and for decades scientists have known it as the “guardian of the genome.” In a healthy cell, TP53 acts like both a brake and an emergency stop button. When DNA ...

A genetic mutation that helps animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes survive at high altitudes may hold the key to repairing ...

IU researchers have linked an age-related blood condition to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and identified a potential treatment to reduce the severity of inflammation-driven diseases.

BRCA gene mutations can significantly raise a woman’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Know how hereditary cancer risk works and why genetic testing and early screening matter.

"Watching my mom die of ALS was one of the most awful things I’ve gone through. I don’t want my children to see me suffer like that." ...

By Hugo Francisco de Souza Trained on genomic data spanning the tree of life, Evo 2 reveals how artificial intelligence can ...

They live in our houses, drink our water and even sleep in our beds. Cats have become an integral part of many households and ...