Genetics
Extinct cave bear DNA pops up in modern brown bears
Looks like some DNA is able to bear the test of time.
Losing sleep can lead to more extra pounds
If you have sleep issues or weight issues, you should read this.
Wheat’s genetic secrets could lead to better, more resilient crops
More food for less effort? Sign me up!
Naked mole-rat kings and queens challenge what we know about aging
Having babies actually makes them live longer.
Scientists find more than 1,200 genes linked to educational attainment
But that doesn't mean the environment isn't more important.
Roman fish salting workshops reveal two whale species lost from the Mediterranean
The discovery stands to change our understanding of the Roman fishing industry and the history of two endangered whale species.
What are the steps of DNA replication
DNA replication is the basis for biological inheritance.
Scientists find 22,000 year-old giant panda belonging to a distinct long-lost lineage
The lazy panda has a richer story than you'd think.
Understanding the Pros and Cons of DNA Testing
What you need to know before testing your DNA.
Icelanders went through drastic genetic changes since the island was colonized
A lot has changed in the past 10 centuries -- including genetics.
Wearing glasses might really mean you’re smarter, new study finds
Glasses can drastically change a person's appearance.
Genes of living descendents might solve mystery of the Inca Empire’s origin
Myths surrounding the founding of the Inca might not only be true -- they also seem to be linked.
Weight gain is mostly controlled by what you eat — not genetics
This is good news, because it means we can change things.
This fungus senses gravity using a gene it borrowed from bacteria
Don't mind me, just borrowing some genes to make gravity-sensing crystals. Sorry, what?
Scientists confirm weird ‘knot-shaped’ DNA structure in human cells for the first time
Forget the double-helix for a second -- there are other, more interesting DNA structures out there.
Humans and chimp brains may have a turbo-charged fight-or-flight response
Such adaptations could form the evolutionary roots of human warfare.
Scientists pinpoint genes that give us our hair color
Women have lighter hair then men, on average -- and researchers can now know what your hair color is after a simple DNA sample.