As The New York Times reports, most of what scientists knew of skin-color genetics came from studies of European populations, which found that mutations in the gene SLC24A5 caused cells to make less ...

In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that causes itchy, ...

Scientists found that a single gene controls striking corn snake patterns like stripes and blotches. While essential for ...

Corn snakes are famous for their dazzling colors and intricate patterns, yet the genetic basis of their variations has long ...