There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

For the first time, a team of experts from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), RWTH Aachen University, and the German ...

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated ...

Researchers discover a unique genetic code in Antarctic archaea that encodes a rare amino acid, potentially advancing protein ...

A recent study finds that certain psychiatric disorders have considerable genetic overlap. But these genes aren’t the whole story; you have a say in what they do.

Black tomatoes are varieties of tomatoes that range in color from deep purple to almost black. They generally have a rich, complex flavor that’s slightly sweeter than red tomatoes. But are these ...

Several round plastic containers rest on a surface, and each contains a small, striped frog. Juvenile Australian southern corroboree frogs at the University of Melbourne laboratories Credit: Tiffany ...

Is it the invasion of the genome snatchers? Just in case the idea of aliens walking around in human skin suits wasn’t frightening enough. An outlandish study asserts that aliens might have abducted us ...

Should we genetically modify wild lions? Of course not, might be your instant response. But what if lions were being wiped out by a devastating disease introduced by people? What if the genetic change ...

CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are "living drugs" and constitute a milestone in modern medicine. Equipping T cells, a key cell type of the immune system, ...