Human fertility hinges on a delicate molecular ballet that begins even before birth. UC Davis researchers have uncovered how special protein networks safeguard chromosomes as eggs and sperm form, ...

When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things—including a crucial event that happened ...

Many people are skeptical of genetic engineering, and especially of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food, even though innovations like drought-resistant wheat and insect-resistant corn ...

Bryan Kohberger was caught due to a massive amount of DNA evidence. This unprecedented evidence not only expedited the investigation but also raised critical questions about crime scene forensics and ...

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered a promising new therapeutic target for Barth syndrome, a rare genetic condition with no current cure. Barth syndrome is an ...

One of the largest Brazilian studies on colorectal cancer has revealed how genetic variations and genetic ancestry can influence the risk of developing the disease. The study, conducted by researchers ...

This investigation explores how hacking human genetics could transform the future of our species. From disease resistance to enhanced abilities, the possibilities are vast and controversial. Trump ...

Domestication of the horse was one of the crowning achievements of early humans. It led to advancements in transportation, warfare and agriculture, effectively galloping societies into the modern era.

A startling new study warns that two of America’s most common over-the-counter painkillers, ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol), may have an unexpected role in one of the world's most urgent ...

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The code of life is simple. Four genetic letters arranged in triplets—called codons—encode amino acids. These are the building blocks of proteins, the machinery that powers life. But the genetic code ...