As our understanding of ancient DNA grows, surprising links are emerging between Neanderthals and modern human traits. One of the most unexpected? A possible genetic connection to autism.

Unveiling a new chapter in the understanding of human genetics, scientists have discovered a hidden geometric code within our ...

Migratory birds, sea turtles and salmon have something in common: every year, they return to their birthplaces to reproduce.

Arabidopsis thaliana was always an unlikely candidate for the limelight. But 25 years ago, the diminutive thale cress ...

Pancreas development in pigs resembles humans much more closely than does the established mouse model. An international team ...

A company’s plan to edit the genomes of human embryos worries some researchers — but it might reflect the changing attitudes towards the controversial approach.

Genetic tweaks allowed early humans to stand, balance and walk on two legs instead of moving on all fours like other primates, according to researchers.

Anita Raj, a globally recognized scholar whose research on gender, public health, violence prevention and numerous other areas ranks among the most widely cited in the world, has been elected to the ...

Most men stop growing by 18 years old. However, genetic and environmental factors can cause a person to either continue ...

Two small changes in human DNA may have played a big role in helping our ancestors walk upright, researchers say.

Cathy Tie, who launched her first biotech in SF's IndieBio, now leads Manhattan Genomics in controversial push to edit human ...

DNA shines a light back into the past, showing us things that fossils can't. But how far back can that light extend? Some of the oldest DNA sequences come from mastodon and polar bear fossils about 50 ...