Genetics
Giant extinct primate is directly related to orangutans
It is the first time genetic material this old has been retrieved from a fossil in a subtropical area.
There may be over a million genetic molecules — DNA is just one of them
The findings may help answer how the first primitive creatures appeared on Earth.
How CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing is set to change the world
Gene editing sounds super scary but its potential to improve our lives is immense. Is it worth the leap, though?
Zebrafish genes might unlock retina-regeneration therapies in humans
Fish is in the eye of the beholder.
There’s no single “gay gene” that determines sexual behavior, research shows
This misconception about homosexuality needs to go away.
The world’s first gene-engineered reptiles are all albinos
No other team has successfully applied gene-editing techniques to reptiles.
Sperm can now be easily separated into male and female
Choosing the sex of babies may be possible.
Genome study reveals why the Komodo dragon is such a formidable predator
The Komodo dragon is an awesome predator -- and now scientists have discovered its genetic secrets.
Doctors use CRISPR technique for the first time to treat genetic disorder
It's time to put CRISPR to the test, but researchers are cautious.
The age of the designer protein is upon us — and the prospects are thrilling
This could be a game changer.
Research is getting to the root of climate change with bigger, deeper plant roots
"We are incredibly excited about this first discovery on the road to realizing the goals of the Harnessing Plants Initiative," the authors say.
Scientists transform Type A blood to universal donor blood using enzyme treatment
This could end up saving many lives.
Evolution: What is it? How does it work?
Nature has a way of pressuring creatures to adapt to their environments over generations.
Bacteria steal genetic material from predator viruses using Spam gene
This could help us keep dangerous viruses at bay.
Crusaders were a diverse bunch, genetic analysis shows
Modern genetics sheds new light on these ancient religious wars.
Scientists sequence genomes of world’s tallest trees
The redwood has the 2nd largest genome in the world.
Russian researchers extract liquid blood from frozen 42,000-year-old foal — plan to clone it
You want Jurassic Park? Because this is how you get Jurassic Park.
Scientists treat first US patients with gene-edited cells
The powerful CRISPR is set to revolutionize medicine.
