In a groundbreaking study using Merino sheep, researchers uncovered that tiny genetic variations within gut microbes can ...

There’s 99.9% similarity across human genomes, with the remaining 0.1% variation being what makes each person unique.1 In ...

The present theory offers a unified solution to three closely related evolutionary problems. (1) Why does an evolving population explore only a small fraction of the accessible pathways in genotype ...

Understanding Down syndrome, genetic condition with an extra chromosome 21, is crucial for providing appropriate care and support.

Researchers have significantly expanded the catalogue of known human genetic variation. The resulting datasets, shared in two back-to-back publications in the journal Nature, constitute what may be ...

Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders—giving health care professionals and families clearer guidance on how ...

Many people view European cisco roe as a delicacy. A new study has shown that there are different types of European cisco in Swedish waters that are each genetically adapted to fresh, saline or ...

Color variation in insects is common, often driven by the advantages of mimicry and camouflage for predator avoidance. A textbook example is ...