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

Scientists have turned to artifacts associated with Leonardo da Vinci on a quest to track down the legendary polymath’s ...

But some Neanderthal DNA helped modern humans survive and reproduce, and thus it has lingered in our genomes. Nowadays, ...

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H.

A new study finds the genetic backgrounds of people in the U.S. are "highly complex" and may differ from their self-defined racial or ethnic groups. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Science is searching for the secret to their extreme longevity from many angles. But scientists still hadn’t covered the ...

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 ...

Researchers discover a unique genetic code in Antarctic archaea that encodes a rare amino acid, potentially advancing protein ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For Cornell University geneticist Heather Huson, soccer and ...

This study abroad program is designed to explore the intersection of genetics, culture, ethics, and public policy in a global context. London and Scotland offer uniquely rich educational environments ...