Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical ...

Genome sequencing has been used to determine how much genes influence human characteristics including height and weight, and ...

Genetics research and cognitive theory together are revealing autism’s biological depth and cognitive richness, shaping a ...

Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have revealed a previously overlooked layer of genetic variation that ...

A major medical milestone took place in May 2025, when doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia used CRISPR-based gene editing to treat a child ...

Gene editing has moved from labs to real world trials as scientists tweak DNA to cure disease, boost resilience, and redesign life itself, raising urgent ethical questions about who decides the future ...

Academics and policymakers convened at Presidency University to debate gene-edited rice in India. Discussions explored its ...

The identification of 20 causal plasma proteins for prostate cancer represents a critical step toward addressing the need for improved diagnostic specificity and reveals promising new targets for ...

By studying Neanderthal DNA, researchers shed light on key genetic factors that contribute to the unique structure of human faces.

Genetic testing has had a shift in the past ten years, as it has left medical laboratories and entered living rooms.

Scientists are making historic progress in xenotransplantation, using genetically modified pig organs for human transplants. Recent trials show promis ...

Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects how people feel, think, and behave. It impacts approximately 1% ...