Scientists discovered that the first 100 base pairs of human genes are unusually prone to mutations, especially during the ...

Researchers release a comprehensive viral genome database covering diverse ecosystems to advance understanding of viral evolution and ecosystem functions.

Bioinformatics and microbial taxonomy experts introduce the challenges of defining bacterial species in an era of rapidly ...

A new study reports that the locations where genes begin are particularly prone to mutations, and these genetic changes can ...

A meta-analysis of 80,737 cases identifies five new variants and 22 risk genes, highlighting three potential drug targets for ...

EVE combines evolutionary insights with human population data to identify damaging genetic mutations, improving variant ...

A pilot study from Bournemouth University found six regulatory DNA variants – some inherited from Neanderthals and Denisovans ...

PRECISE confirms that hereditary cancers and kidney-related genetic diseases are under review for potential national genetic ...

Knowledge is power, and it's also critical for making vital health care decisions. More information leads to better ...

In the mid-1700s, Denmark tried to capture its natural world in ink and copper. Artists and scholars spent more than a ...

The Earth Rover Program today launches globally, introducing “soilsmology”—a novel application of seismology that opens ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common ...