Scientists from the University of Sheffield have uncovered how to potentially control harmful insect populations by studying a "selfish gene" that manipulates inheritance The new research focuses on ...

Researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level when transporting RNA drugs. LMU researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level ...

Historic gene experiments: Beadle and Tatum’s 1941 Neurospora work established the one gene–one enzyme hypothesis, linking specific genes to biochemical pathways. Embryo blueprint revealed: ...

Aluminum toxicity is a major barrier to crop productivity in acidic soils, restricting root growth and nutrient uptake. Researchers have uncovered how tomato plants combat this stress through a ...

From decoding the tiniest RNA malfunctions to discovering that two genetic defects can sometimes restore health, scientists are rewriting how we understand rare diseases. New research is revealing ...

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC. New research from the ...

For years, India’s vast genetic diversity has been overlooked by researchers. Now, the GenomeIndia Project has collected over ...

J. Craig Venter, a scientist and entrepreneur who raced to decode the human genome, died on Wednesday in San Diego. He was 79 ...

The genetics of autism has long been one of the most intricate puzzles in neurodevelopmental science. Today, the pieces are coming together more rapidly than ever before. Landmark projects such as the ...