Gregor Mendel described his experiments with pea plants and proved that genes are transmitted in discrete units, with certain ...

How much of our lifespan is written in our genes, and how much is sitting on our plates? A new analysis suggests that while genetics matter, everyday dietary choices may matter more. The message: ...

Hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is one of the most common heritable connective tissue disorders. Early estimates have reported that this genetic disorder affects at least one in 5,000 ...

Scientists have mapped how genetics and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells. The discovery helps ...

Cucumber is an economically important crop worldwide, ranking as the third most-produced vegetable after tomatoes and onions.

Why does the same virus barely faze one person while sending another to the hospital? New research shows the answer lies in a molecular record etched into our immune cells by both our genes and our ...

Ghost lineages reveal themselves through ancient genes that still exist in living beings today.

In a bid to enhance cancer treatment and research, India is focusing on developing its own genomic evidence base, addressing ...

An oncologist breaks down what this may mean for you.

Few animals depend on timing as tightly as the kākāpō. This flightless parrot is found only on a few predator-free islands ...