A new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scientists reveals critically low genetic variation in one of the ...

The DNA of Asian elephants tells a concerning story. Although all four subspecies are under pressure, there are considerable ...

New structural variation sequencing reads long stretches of fetal DNA to pinpoint duplications, flips, and rearrangements, revealing which changes truly matter.

More than half the planet is covered by oceans deep enough to sit in near-total darkness, crushing pressure, and temperatures that swing from near-freezing to over 100°C ...

The human genome contains more than 20,000 genes. However, at any given time and in a given cell, only a fraction are active.

April 10 (Reuters) - Weight-loss responses to GLP-1 obesity drugs, and risks of side effects, may be linked to genetic variants, according to a study conducted by DNA-testing service 23AndMe. The ...

New research reveals how a common gene variation boosts salivary enzymes, especially in people with diabetes, hinting at a possible biological link between starch digestion and blood glucose ...

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a platform that pinpoints genetic ...

April 9 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds readers! Today we feature a pair of studies that took a deeper dive into the effects of GLP-1 drugs being widely used for weight loss and diabetes. We also ...