That mad scientist who created designer babies is, apparently, gearing up for more human gene-hacking research.

At meeting on human embryo editing, CRISPR pioneer says science is a long way from knowing if germline DNA can be safely ...

Marek’s disease can be pervasive in chicken houses. Chickens infected by this highly contagious viral disease often develop ...

A study published March 27 in the journal Science finds that a unique and ancient spate of genetic mutations was key to the ...

Deep-sea fish adapt to some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. New research analyzing their evolution finds the same ...

A surprising mix of inherited and de novo mutations in 60 genes contribute to 10 percent of CHD cases. Many of these same ...

Researchers have revealed a secret behind horses' exceptional endurance – a mutation in the KEAP1 gene that boosts energy production while protecting against cellular oxidative stress. The findings – ...

suggesting that they may have been less compatible with the majority genetic background. This hints at a process known as ...

Recent research from The Rockefeller University suggests a unique mutation in the NOVA1 gene, specific to humans, played a critical role in the evolut ...

An R75W mutation in the gap junction β2 (GJB2) gene causes severe fragmentation of gap junction plaques, connecting adjacent ...

Genetic testing company 23andMe has declared bankruptcy. What does it mean for the genetic data of 15 million people who had paid to find out about their heritage and what could third parties do with ...