Scientists remain divided over whether the human Y chromosome will eventually vanish. But clinicians say the real concern ...

The human Y chromosome, responsible for male sex determination, has forfeited 97% of its ancestral genes over the past 300 ...

Maternal genetics extend far beyond mere aesthetics like eye color; they deeply influence our vitality, cognitive abilities, and resilience under pres ...

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don't ...

Earlier this year, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged that the search for autism's cause—a ...

Leading synthetic biologists have shared hard-won lessons from their decade-long quest to build the world's first synthetic ...

Scientists at King’s College London have identified a natural compound in dark chocolate that may be linked to slower ...

University of California San Diego researchers have discovered the enzyme responsible for chromothripsis, a process in which ...

UC San Diego researchers uncover enzyme behind cancer genome chaos, pointing to potential therapies for aggressive tumors.

A new study, published today in Nature Communications, reveals the specific genetic factors linked to the presence of ...

Potatoes are one of the world's most important food crops, yet genetic improvements to increase tuber yield and quality have ...

Australian researchers have for the first time pinpointed specific genetic changes that increase the risk of severe, ...