In preparation for winter, the common shrew (Sorex araneus) shrinks its brain by 30 percent to conserve precious energy.

A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric ...

As we get older, chemical marks on our DNA slowly shift. Now, a study reveals this 'drift' in gut stem cells is fueled by inflammation and disrupted cell signaling, and it may help explain why our ...

Uncover the chilling story of how children misused data became a concerning issue in genetic research studies.

New research finds that retinal diseases thought to map one-to-one to genetic mutations are more complicated than that.

Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers ...

In the shadow of nuclear disaster, these canines show remarkable resilience to the deadly disease.

Explore the biotechnology section of China’s largest science museum in Shenzhen, featuring a glowing giant DNA model and ...

Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have ...

This knowledge would help identify individuals who could benefit from early detection programmes, which are essential for a ...

When two defective gene variants combine, normal protein function can sometimes be restored.