Genetics Game of Thrones inbreeding: odds are stacked against Jon and Dany having a healthy baby April 15, 2019
Genetics Scientists use CRISPR to breed albino anole lizards, finally extending the powerful tool to reptiles April 2, 2019
Animals The ‘forager gene’ of humans and fruit flies works in practically the same way February 20, 2019
Genetics DNA testing is becoming more popular — but how does it really work? February 5, 2019 - Updated on February 6, 2019
Genetics Scientists turn blood cells into neural stem cells, opening door for new regenerative therapies December 26, 2018
Biology Research identifies a gene that makes our brains (and those of primates) unique December 10, 2018
Biology China pulls the plug on rogue scientist who genetically modified twin human babies November 29, 2018 - Updated on November 30, 2018
Anthropology More evidence shows that Neanderthals and early humans interbred — multiple times November 26, 2018
Genetics Coffee or tea? The answer might lie in your genes November 16, 2018 - Updated on February 7, 2019
Animals New project aims to map the DNA of every animal, plant and fungus November 2, 2018 - Updated on November 5, 2018
Genetics MDMA or ‘ecstasy’ makes octopuses more social, too September 20, 2018 - Updated on May 7, 2021
Biology Extinct cave bear DNA pops up in modern brown bears August 27, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Biology Foxy genes: Scientists map red fox genes associated with wild or tame behavior August 6, 2018 - Updated on April 20, 2023
Biology A lung-healing protein could be the reason why men recover from flu faster than women August 1, 2018
Animals Roman fish salting workshops reveal two whale species lost from the Mediterranean July 11, 2018
Biology Scientists find 22,000 year-old giant panda belonging to a distinct long-lost lineage June 18, 2018
Genetics Scientists confirm weird ‘knot-shaped’ DNA structure in human cells for the first time April 24, 2018
Genetics Scientists pinpoint genes that give us our hair color April 16, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Biology Wild yeast likely evolved in China, reveals genetic sequencing of over 1,000 strains April 16, 2018
Animals The Yangtze river porpoise, unique for living in freshwater, has special genetic adaptations April 10, 2018