Genetics

Its adorableness aside, the Mexican axolotl is a salamander of particular interest to scientists. On the molecular…

A UK-based team says they were able to pull genetic material from the air and correctly identify the species it…

Humans and other mammals have the same genetic foundations for developing oral venom that snakes have, according to…

An entire lineage of French rabbits has been doing handstands for nearly a century. The acrobatic bunnies are not so…

Across the globe, the rate of twin births has jumped tremendously over the past 40 years, new research suggests. The…

A group of scientists say they’re on the verge of developing a promising treatment for chronic pain that works by…

On Tuesday, Biotech company Bluebird suspended its trials of gene therapy as a treatment for blood-related disorders…

Scientists have captured the highest-resolution images ever taken of DNA, revealing previously unseen twisting and…

Consumer DNA testing remains a booming industry, but new research released Monday suggests that it has a glaring…