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
Biology Research is getting to the root of climate change with bigger, deeper plant roots July 12, 2019
Genetics Scientists transform Type A blood to universal donor blood using enzyme treatment June 21, 2019
Genetics Bacteria steal genetic material from predator viruses using Spam gene May 10, 2019 - Updated on July 25, 2019
Biology Russian researchers extract liquid blood from frozen 42,000-year-old foal — plan to clone it April 18, 2019
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