Proteins sustain life as we know it, serving many important structural and functional roles throughout the body. But these ...

A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

An team of scientists found a family of genome sequences known as “transposable elements.” They play a vital role in gene ...

Scientists found genetic elements linked to hibernation in the human genome. Tapping into them could produce a new wave of ...

New research suggests that DNA sequences historically considered to be "junk" have had an overlooked role in gene expression ...

Scientists used diverse genomes to complete a fuller human DNA map. This unlocks hidden risks and improves diagnoses.

Last week, the fashion retailer American Eagle launched a provocative denim campaign starring the blonde-haired, blue-eyed ...

Hibernating animals' amazing abilities could lie within our own DNA—and perhaps their resilience could one day be ours too.

Mars announced its "Mars Protect the Peanut Plan," a program backed by a $5 million investment that will focus on protecting ...

Genetics and drug discovery had its origins in the 1980s with the development of positional cloning technology—that is, using genetic markers to map and identify the genes responsible for Mendelian ...