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...

Diabetes is increasingly being understood not only as a disorder of blood-sugar regulation, but also as a disease of persistent...

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is often described as a disease of worn-out joints. But a new study...

Scientists are drawing attention to an underexplored molecular system that may determine how effectively stem cells repair damaged tissues, preserve...