The study, published in Nucleic Acids Research, focused on benzo (a)pyrene, a toxic chemical in cigarette smoke, which binds to DNA when processed by the body, and disrupts its normal function and ...

In a new JAMA Dermatology study, scientists at King's College London found that changes in two parts of the genome work ...

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...

While most animals reproduce sexually, some species rely solely on females for parthenogenetic reproduction. Even in these ...

The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

Imagine a future where parents can choose their baby's traits. In-vitro gametogenesis (IVG) is making this closer to reality ...

Do you have blue eyes? We talked to experts to discover curious facts about baby blues, including whether your biological ...

Scientists have pinpointed nearly 300 "hotspots" in the human genome that may increase the risk of bipolar disorder. In the largest study of its kind to date, an international research team conducted ...

Postdoctoral scholar Daniela Soto has earned a prestigious fellowship from HHMI with eight years of funding to study the ...

When considering lifespan, it helps to think about a card game. Genes are the hand you are dealt, and environment is how you ...

Some of the genetic traits may even protect the chimps against ... of adaptation to malaria in chimpanzees linked to the same genes associated with malaria resistance in humans suggests that ...

Traits play a crucial role in a fighter's performance, with unique abilities like Second Wind and Third Wind aiding comeback strategies. Traits like Lightning Hands, Jawbreaker, & the newly added ...