Researchers studying clonal raider ants have uncovered how each sensory neuron manages to express just one odorant receptor ...

Malnutrition is responsible for more than half of all deaths in children under the age of five worldwide. Those who survive ...

A protein historian and evolutionary biochemist found that a protein sequence present across all known life didn’t form as ...

It can be tempting to skip sunscreen if it's a dreary day or you plan to be inside all day, but experts warn that your skin ...

Humans and bees share genetic traits responsible for social behavior, suggesting that the basic elements of connection transcend species.

What makes every person unique? Part of the answer is in our genes.

Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental condition estimated to affect between 5–10% of people living in most countries, irrespective ...

At WIRED Health 2025, Orchid CEO Noor Siddiqui and genomics pioneer George Church laid out their view of the future of ...

Rogue DNA rings known as ecDNA may hold the key to cracking glioblastoma’s deadly resilience. Emerging before tumors even ...

Researchers have found that nearly three-quarters of the population carry newly identified genetic elements called Inocles, which may influence oral health, immunity, and cancer risk. Researchers at t ...

A groundbreaking project is piecing together Leonardo da Vinci’s genetic profile by tracing his lineage across 21 generations ...