After more than 50 years of research, scientists still don't know exactly what causes autism. But the data make clear that ...

The study shows that a long non-coding RNA called CISTR-ACT acts as a master regulator of cell size, influencing how large or ...

A new genetic mapping strategy reveals how entire networks of genes work together to cause disease, filling in the missing ...

Ancient DNA from Denisovans left humans a powerful genetic advantage — a gene that helped early Americans survive new ...

Ultrastructure expansion microscopy of murine male germ cells reveals the fine molecular structures of centrioles (shown in ...

Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime. Researchers studying British Labrador ...

In the late 2010s eight macaque monkeys were born at a laboratory in Shanghai. At first they seemed much like the other infants in the colony, but differences soon became obvious. They were much more ...

Labrador retriever owners are likely familiar with how persistent their dogs can be in their quest for food, whether begging under the dinner table or stealing a snack left unattended. It’s no ...

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

Terpenoids are among the most pharmacologically valuable plant metabolites, yet their biosynthetic gene clusters in ...