Learn more about how researchers can take evidence from the past to better shape our idea of what Neanderthals looked like.

We grow up hearing that our skin, hair, body shape, and even how we age are all written into our DNA. And yes—genetics leave ...

Study reveals 20 DNA markers in fast-twitch muscle that predict age within 4 years and explain why sprinting declines before ...

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have discovered a simple way to program synthetic molecules so they can form ...

Cancer isn't just about broken genes-it's about broken architecture. Imagine a city where roads suddenly vanish, cutting off neighborhoods from essential services.

The developmental period is a critical window during which environmental cues interact with the genome to shape lifelong trajectories of health and disease.

High-resolution imaging has revealed the internal layout of chromatin condensates, showing how DNA fibers fold and interact ...

Inside every human cell, six feet of DNA folds into a nucleus that is only a few micrometers wide, yet still manages to ...

Study shows that increasing dietary vitamin C intake with kiwifruit raises vitamin C levels in both the dermis and epidermis through active transport from the bloodstream. Higher skin vitamin C levels ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

Cancer isn't just about broken genes—it's about broken architecture. Imagine a city where roads suddenly vanish, cutting off ...

This toxin, called colibactin, is made by certain strains of E. coli and other microbes that naturally live in the human gut.