Genes are responsible for a lot of things, and as it turns out, empathy is one of them. A person’s genetic background...
The durian holds the dubious honor of being arguably the world’s smelliest fruit. Now, scientists in Singapore announced that they have pinpointed...
Scientists have found more than 50 new genes linked to intelligence. This discovery provides fresh insights into the “genetic architecture of intelligence”...
Genetic testing isn’t an exact science. In many cases, there is limited information when it comes to finding out how a specific gene...
The nose is, of course, central to a person’s sense of smell and taste. But it has another, more important function: it...
Growing human organs inside animals has long been a dream of scientists who want to provide hearts, lungs and kidneys that are...
The death of a 13-year-oldboy from a sudden cardiac arrest led to a spate of misdiagnoses by his doctors, highlighting how genetic...
The issue of gene modification has always been a point of discussion around the world, not just due to its scientific uses...
In a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers documented the recent discovery of retroviruses embedded...
Have you ever wondered why people’s hair turns gray sooner than others? Well researchers have discovered a variant gene that determines who...
Scientists have been able to find, by sequencing the first ancient human genomes from Ireland, the genesis of Celtic populations. According to...
What if your doctor could create a perfect diet, one based on your DNA, in order to help you lose weight? While...
For some of us, not eating that last donut or piece of cake can feel almost impossible, especially when we’re supposed to...
A study published on Thursday has found that certain species of coral have DNA that allows them to adapt to climate change....
Scientist from Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, have published a study that reveals genes in human embryos have been modified, raising various ethical...
Scientists have sequenced whole genomes from mountain gorillas, our genetic cousins, for the first time in a massive boost to conservation efforts...
23andMe, the Google-backed personal genetics company, has announced plans to mine its massive DNA database for drug targets. On Thursday, 23andMe said...
A new study has found that penguins lack the genetic ability to taste bitterness, sweetness and the meaty or savory “umami” taste....