The Breakthrough Prize Foundation awarded researchers involved in developing gene therapies for blindness and sickle cell ...

In a new study published in Genes & Development, research led by Dr. Lila Allou at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences ...

Did humans lose their sense of smell? A study on the Orang Asli people reveals that hunter-gatherers maintain ancestral smell ...

Managing the persistent tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease usually requires a trip to the pharmacy, but scientists ...

Researchers say a new AI system can identify disease-causing mutations and explain their biological effects, potentially ...

A genetic master map of ancient grasses could be the key to future-proofing global food supplies, according to a new study ...

Clues to the genetic code’s origin may be hidden in tiny protein fragments, revealing a synchronized and highly structured ...

A lot of the investment the “tech bros” are making in longevity misses the point, but there are real, meaningful ways to ...

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of chiton, a small, armored marine mollusk, living along South Korea’s coasts. The finding shows that even one of Earth’s most ancient animal ...

When the option is to adapt or starve, animals are no stranger to getting scrappy in the face of climate change. Researchers ...

Researchers observed intense violence between two formerly friendly sets of chimpanzees in Uganda. The findings may have ...

A new study reveals that female sperm whales maintain an invisible genetic barrier, redefining their population ...