Genetics We’re getting a better idea of how moles turn into melanoma, and environment is key November 24, 2021
Anthropology We’re evolving right now: scientists see how our genome is changing in recent history November 18, 2021
Genetics Moral judgment condemning drug use and casual sex may be rooted in our genes November 4, 2021
Animals Horse domestication traced to 4,200 years ago in the Western Eurasian steppe October 20, 2021
Agriculture African scientists used CRISPR to edit bananas and make them more resilient to disease August 10, 2021
Agriculture Sugar just got a bit CRISPR: precise gene edits can improve sugarcane resilience, reduce its environmental impact July 20, 2021
Anthropology Just how “human” are we? At most, 7% of your DNA is uniquely human, study finds July 19, 2021
Genetics We’ve identified the genetic roots of OCD, pointing the way towards new treatments June 29, 2021
Genetics We’ve identified a gene variant that seems to make people immune to the effects of COVID — but not to catching the virus June 7, 2021
Genetics Scientists may have finally sequenced the entire human genome June 1, 2021 - Updated on June 2, 2021
Genetics Masculinity may be literally toxic: DNA in Y chromosome may shorten lifespan in males April 22, 2021 - Updated on April 23, 2021
Animals The trap-jaw is the fastest in the world — and it independently evolved several times in ants March 2, 2021
Genetics For all the damage they cause, viruses also help push evolution October 13, 2020 - Updated on November 23, 2020
Diseases Scientists sequence genome of Fleming’s original penicillin-producing fungus September 28, 2020
Genetics Millions of genetically-modified mosquitoes will be deployed to save Floridians from bites August 21, 2020
Animals Fruit and nectar eaters are nature’s most resilient alcohol drinkers April 30, 2020 - Updated on May 1, 2020
Biology Researchers identify which cells are vulnerable to infection from the coronavirus April 30, 2020
Genetics Researchers dive deep into the genetic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade March 3, 2020
Agriculture GM “golden” rice approved for consumption in the Philippines January 6, 2020 - Updated on May 4, 2020
Diseases Famous Harvard scientist creates dating app that matches for genetic compatibility December 10, 2019 - Updated on November 26, 2021
Biology Neanderthal extinction could have been driven by inbreeding, demographic issues — not modern humans November 29, 2019
Biology New genetic research effort aims to make watermelons tastier, more resilient November 1, 2019
Genetics How CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing is set to change the world September 27, 2019 - Updated on September 30, 2019
Genetics There’s no single “gay gene” that determines sexual behavior, research shows August 30, 2019
Genetics Sperm can now be easily separated into male and female August 14, 2019 - Updated on August 15, 2019
