Humans have it. So does Drosophila. But not yeast. That "it" is a small pause at the start of gene activity—a brief molecular ...

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Discover interesting facts about how traits are passed down over generations through DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What ...

Genetic engineering is moving from the lab bench into clinics, farms, and even family planning decisions, promising to change how we prevent disease, age, and define human potential. The same tools ...

In 2020, Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, CRISPR-Cas9, a method for genome editing. Often referred to as “molecular scissors,” CRISPR cuts DNA at specific locations that ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Researchers believe they discovered a new type of life form living in the human body that were previously misidentified as viruses. According to a new study from bioRxiv that has ...

Cow D lived on a dairy farm in New Zealand. The animal looked like the typical black-and-white cow farmers raise for milk, except for one thing: Researchers had outfitted Cow D with an artificial ...

A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological mechanisms.

Tastier strawberries could soon be on the menu thanks to the latest genetic science breakthrough. It will allow breeding programs to enhance fruit quality without compromising flavor or color, say ...

Editor’s note: On May 19, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced that it was the successful bidder in the bankruptcy auction to buy 23andMe and its assets for $256 million. Regeneron says it will ...