genetics

African American soldiers lined up in ranks during World War II
Science & Technology
New technology could identify thousands of unknown soldiers who died in World War II
a close up of a man with a beard swabbing his mouth.
Science
Home DNA tests reveal more than we bargained for
A woman's hands hold a medical tube next to a small box.
Science
Gene therapy is a game changer for medicine — but comes with a hefty price tag
An illustration of small pieces of DNA at precise areas along a DNA strand
Commentary
The first genome edited babies are here. What happens next?
Corals
Science
A genetic tool could help scientists identify the most resilient types of corals
Those who have the neurological condition synesthesia often automatically see colors when they hear music or see numbers or letters.
Music
Study begins to reveal genetic ties behind a neurological phenomenon
In a recent study, researchers found that naked mole rats appear to defy the traditional laws of aging.
Health
Looking for the fountain of youth? Try looking in the tunnels inhabited by naked mole rats
Hematopoietic blood cells
Medicine
Blood-forming stem cells likely hold the key to curing many types of disease
Toast (white bread) just popped up from the toaster
Science
We’re toast, genetically speaking. (Well, a little bit.)
Dino snout
Science
Scientists roll back evolution by turning a chick’s beak into a ‘dino-snout’
An agriculturist prepares to plant "Golden Rice" seedlings at a laboratory of the International Rice Research Institute in Los Banos, Laguna.
Science
Forget chemotherapy — try some genetically modified lettuce to fight your colon cancer
CRISPR is different from other gene editing techniques. It emerged from basic research into how bacteria fight off infections. Scientists realized they could use CRISPR to identify and cut apart specific DNA sequences in any cell.
Science
A promising gene editing method causes ethical controversy
e. coli bacteria
Science
Scientists have engineered a bacteria with a genetic ‘kill switch’
DNA sequences like the one pictured in this image can help predict diseases for patients and their families, but the ethics and legality of sharing that information among family members are still unformed.
Science
When should your genetic information trump your right to privacy?
Aurora Zucco de Bellocchio, a member of human rights organization Madres de Plaza de Mayo (Mothers of Plaza de Mayo), sits behind a pram with a picture of her daughter Irene Bellocchio and her partner Rolando Pisoni, who both disappeared in 1977, during t
Science
How an American scientist helps grandmothers in Argentina find their ‘stolen’ grandchildren
Global Politics
Exploring the science and ethics behind the first man-made cell
Supreme Court rules human genes can’t be patented
Global Politics
Researchers suggest your basic political leanings may be coded in your genes
Health & Medicine
Want to live a long, healthy life? How old is your grandfather?
Environment
Novel computer game lets players help scientists research humane genome
Genetics and the Environment
Health & Medicine
Study links environmental factors to autism
New Genetic Therapy Provides Breakthrough for Down Syndrome
Linking Violence and Biology Through DNA
Health & Medicine
Life Expectancy: The Grandfather Effect
Farm Animals Breed Antibiotic Resistance
Lifestyle & Belief
Gamers & Genomics: Crowdsourcing DNA Research
The American Genealogical Mosaic
Ready to Test Your DNA: How To Choose A Genetic Testing Company
Genetic Genealogy: A Powerful Tool for the Family Historian
Global Politics
Greg Stock: Redesigning Humans
Arts, Culture & Media
History of royal diseases
THE ENVIRO GENOME PROJECT
Golden Rice
Targeting Genes to Understand Behavior
Genes For Sale
Targeting Genes to Understand Behavior
Targeting Genes to Understand Behavior
Some Like It Hot
Emerging Science Note/GM Experiments
Health Note
Environmental Genome Project
Environment
Spencer Wells
Conflict & Justice
Court says company cannot patent human gene
Conflict & Justice
DNA Swapping May Cloud Evidence
Environment
Personalized medicine may help drugs work better
Environment
New technology reveals genes to be a small piece of a larger hereditary puzzle
Environment
DNA testing: the California spit wars
Environment
Mouse study reveals the human journey
Environment
Rick Weiss