The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans … well, human. But it ...

A study reveals that ancient viral DNA, once deemed "junk," makes up nearly half of the human genome and plays crucial roles ...

Your brain has its own elite defense team — and new research shows these "guardian" cells might be the real battleground for ...

Some mice were more adept at seeking water after the gene change, signaling a behavioral change and potential cognitive advantage.

In a landmark feat of genetic engineering, researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge have ...

A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

The DNA of nearly all life on Earth contains many redundancies, and scientists have long wondered whether these redundancies ...

CRISPR gene editing shows potential for treating genetic diseases. Explore how it may impact Down syndrome treatment and ...

Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. Now, new genetic research suggests that hibernators' metabolic flexibility ...

One person's junk is another's treasure. An international team of scientists have found that strings of "junk" DNA that were ...

Anyone using the Zed source code editor will be able to switch off all AI functions with a single setting in future. This is the project managers' response to requests from the community.