A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the ...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed you have your dad’s smile or maybe a quirky habit like sneezing in bright ...

A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprisingly simple “tissue code”: five rules that choreograph when, where, and how cells divide, ...

Genetic changes can signal evidence of disease, but pinpointing which genes and what's changed can be difficult.

A team that includes Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has unlocked some of the secrets of corn DNA, revealing how ...

Blood tests could pave the way for distinguishing between Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and some dementias, aiding early treatment for brain diseases.

An unusual DNA structure may hold the key to treating one of the deadliest cancers affecting women, which claims more than ...

Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer, and occurs when malignant (cancerous) cells form in the skin's tissues. The ...

New research from Professor Guillermo Ameer’s team shows how a shape change of a cell’s nucleus can trigger regenerative ...

Ambitious projects aim to put dire wolves, woolly mammoths and passenger pigeons back into our ecosystems. But with so many ...