The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

Even as humpbacks rebound in number, their genomes reveal a loss of genetic diversity and a buildup of harmful mutations left ...

For decades, geneticists have known that most common illnesses are not caused by a single rogue gene but by intricate ...

A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly developed form of CRISPR at UNSW Sydney points to a safer way of treating ...

New genetic evidence suggests that people with an inherited tendency towards blood clots may be at higher risk of developing ...

Tiny genetic variations between humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans might not be all they were cracked up to be.

A plant's success may depend on how well the three sets of genetic instructions it carries in its cells cooperate, according ...

A recent study has shown that the human ancestral DNA plays a crucial role in defining an individual's longevity.

An analysis of DNA from millions of individuals has identified shared genetic pathways across psychiatric disorders, findings ...

Groundbreaking research at Seattle Children's Hospital provides critical genetic diagnoses for newborns within 48 hours.

Genetic testing has drastically changed what we’re able to know about ourselves and our families. It can inform individuals ...