Our ancient past isn't always buried history. When it comes to our DNA, nearly 9% of the human genome is made up of leftover ...

A new study, published in Nature Genetics, created the largest genetic map of human metabolism, revealing new insights into ...

Xenobiology explores alternative forms of life beyond Earth, with potential applications in medicine and environmental ...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that your mom and dad’s DNA don’t just pass on telomere length, they actively reshape it ...

Scientists have found a direct link between osteoporosis and rotator cuff tears, two conditions that often develop with age.

Innovative obesity drugs. Quantum computing bits. A cystic fibrosis treatment. The scientists behind these discoveries could ...

In the last decade, more than a dozen types of cancer have risen among people under 50. Scientists don’t have all of the ...

Are we destined to be smart? Twin studies reveal strong genetic roots for IQ, yet up to a third of intelligence is shaped by ...

When Oliver Cromwell died before Charles II could execute him, Charles had his body exhumed so he could follow through with a ...

Recent studies led by an international consortium of researchers, including scientists from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife ...

Companies that make DNA for science labs screen out any requests for dangerous bits of genetic material. But a new study shows how AI could help malevolent actors get the stuff anyway.

Scientists are exploring how RNA might have jump-started life four billion years ago and how it's now advancing drug ...