Genetics
Two Scientists Receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Their Discovery of CRISPR
The award-winning researchers, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier, harnessed the power of gene-editing technology and revolutionized biology
Sweeping DNA Survey Highlights Vikings' Surprising Genetic Diversity
A new study suggests Viking identity didn't always equate to Scandinavian ancestry
What Neuroscientists Are Discovering About Stuttering
After centuries of misunderstanding, researchers are tying the condition to genes and brain alterations.
What a Crowdsourced Study Taught Us About How Dogs Learn
A new study looks at the genes that underlie traits from self control to communication
Neanderthals May Have Been More Sensitive to Pain Than Most Humans
Modern humans with this Neanderthal-inherited gene report 7 percent more pain than other people
New Research Reveals the Transatlantic Slave Trade's Genetic Legacy
Scientists investigated whether genetic data collected from 50,000 volunteers lined up with historical shipping manifests
Centuries-Old Paintings Help Researchers Track Food Evolution
Art inadvertently documents the domestication of carrots, wheat, watermelon and other culinary delights
Husky Ancestors Started Hauling Sleds for Humans Nearly 10,000 Years Ago
A genetic study shows that today's Arctic sled dogs have something curious in common with polar bears
DNA Extracted From Ancient 'Irish Pharaoh' May Reveal Royal Incest
New analysis of elite man buried in Stone Age monument suggests he was the product of either a brother-sister or parent-child pairing
Brain Gene Tops the List for Making Humans, Human
In a study involving marmosets, a primate genetically similar to humans, researchers have come closer to understanding brain evolution
Despite Folklore, Elephants Might Be Lightweights When It Comes to Booze
New study finds elephants lack a genetic mutation that allows humans to efficiently break down alcohol
New Analysis Suggests These Three Men Were Among the First Africans Enslaved in the Americas
Buried in a mass grave in Mexico City, the trio may have been part of the first generation abducted from their homeland and brought to the New World
How Sugar’s Bacteria Could Point the Way to More Efficient Agriculture
New research proves the power of beneficial bacteria and fungi that help sugarcane grow larger and rebound from stress faster
Modern Humans May Have More Neanderthal DNA Than Previously Thought
A new study is the first to identify a significant amount of Neanderthal DNA in African populations
Some Salamanders Can Regrow Lost Body Parts. Could Humans One Day Do the Same?
In recent decades, the idea of human regeneration has evolved from an 'if' to a 'when'
Deciphering the Weird, Wonderful Genetic Diversity of Leaf Shapes
Researchers craft a new model for plant development after studying the genetics of carnivorous plants’ cup-shaped traps
Century-Old Lungs May Push Origin of Measles Back 1,500 Years
The viral infection may have made its first hop into humans when large cities arose
Scientist Behind First CRISPR-Modified Babies Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
He Jiankui faced backlash immediately after announcing the twins’ birth late last year
The Top Ten Scientific Discoveries of the Decade
Breakthroughs include measuring the true nature of the universe, finding new species of human ancestors, and unlocking new ways to fight disease
Gene-Edited Tomatoes Grow in Bunches Like Grapes, Making Them Ideal for Urban Farming
Growing food in urban environments could have important implications for sustainability—if we can produce crops that thrive in tight spaces
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