Ribosomal RNA (rRNA), made from many copies of ribosomal DNA (rDNA), is the core component that powers ...

Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy cells. Now, a team of ...

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

Learn more about new research that analyzed 16,000 ancient genomes and discovered that natural selection hasn’t slowed down.

Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy cells. Now, a team of ...

A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered a hidden 'switch' in our DNA that rapidly accelerate ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop ...

Genes get passed down from parents, determining traits such as eye color and height as well as risk for certain diseases. And while cancer-linked genes such as BRCA1 and TP53 are relatively familiar, ...

For years, the story of recent human evolution looked relatively quiet. Scientists studying ancient human DNA had found only ...

Ancient DNA reveals how farming accelerated human evolution, driving genetic changes over the past 10,000 years.

Data on almost 28,000 patients suggests understanding gene variations could improve treatments for obesity ...