Chromosomal inversions are an important class of genetic variation that link multiple alleles together into a single inherited block that can have important effects on fitness. To study the role of ...

The X contains more genes related to brain function than does any other chromosome. “The X chromosome may be a treasure trove of genes that influence cognition, and these could be therapeutic targets, ...

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...

From the moment of conception, your baby has the genetic information to become a boy or girl — but because both sexes start out the same in the womb, you're going to have to wait to find out that info ...

Shorter protective caps on chromosomes called telomeres, a proposed marker of accelerated biological cell aging, may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression, ...

“Under Trump's executive order, every single person in America is now legally classified as female.” President Donald Trump issued an executive order defining the terms "male" and "female" based on ...

Could science help prevent birth defects? This National Birth Defects Awareness Month, here's the breakthrough every couple ...

The epigenetic state of chromatin, gene activity, and chromosomal positions are interrelated. A research team from the IPK Leibniz Institute (IPK) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) ...

The first mouse with two biological fathers has survived until adulthood, a new study has revealed. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences say they have succeeded in breeding mice using only ...

Kitty, AKA @thejacketcat, rose to fame on social media after a series of viral videos showing off her gorgeous multicolored ...

Engaging in high levels of physical activity can lead to a nine-year biological aging advantage, according to a study from ...

In collaboration with colleagues from international partner institutions, researchers at the University of Cologne have ...