All living organisms are known to inherit genes, DNA sequences that contain instructions for producing specific proteins and ...

New research shows it’s possible to edit the DNA of human embryos with more precision. But scientists warn it’s still not ...

Every time a cell copies its DNA, parts of the genome are exposed and vulnerable to damage or errors. Molecular biologist ...

The DNA in a single cup of water can track wildlife, monitor pollution and survey pathogens in waterways and their ...

Thousands of new genes are hidden inside the “dark matter” of our genome. Previously thought to be noise left over from evolution, a new study found that some of these tiny DNA snippets can make ...

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated over and over, become longer and more unstable as we age. The study found ...

As genome editing therapies move through clinical trials to regulatory approval, scientists continue the quest for the holy ...

A new gene-editing technique enables the correction of multiple genetic mutations simultaneously, transforming the prospects for millions living with complex inherited diseases, such as cystic ...

Genes inherited from the now-extinct Denisovans are actively playing a role in the immune system of some people from Oceania.