Aging may leave a genetic record in nearly every tissue of the human body, written not in the DNA inherited...

A pair of exceptionally well-preserved ancient genomes is reshaping the story of how the people of Japan emerged, revealing genetic...

A redesigned helper plasmid has increased the production of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors by controlling the relative expression of two...

Scientists have produced the most complete genetic map yet of the brown rat, revealing previously hidden genes, extensive DNA variation,...

The zebra finch, a small songbird famous for its elaborate vocal repertoire, has become the first bird species to receive...

A genetic switch that determines whether butterfly lily flowers develop as mirror-image left- or right-handed forms has been identified for...

Scientists have reconstructed the most complete diploid human genome yet produced, creating a high-resolution sequence that contains both copies of...

Kyoto, Japan — Scientists at Kyoto University have identified germline abnormalities in the genes SLF2 and SMC5 as the cause...

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a platform that could transform the way...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is commonly associated with burning chest pain, regurgitation and irritation of the esophagus, but the disorder begins...