Male ruffs have the ability to eliminate excess sex hormones from their bloodstream. We often associate high testosterone ...

Imagine your doctor calls you to discuss the results of your genetic testing. They tell you your results indicate you are ...

A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed large differences in ...

This gene makes people sensitive to some bitter chemicals, such as phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and propylthiouracil (PROP).

Have you ever wondered why some people cannot stand bitter foods like kale, broccoli, black coffee or dark chocolate, while ...

Before species go extinct, their populations often shrink and become isolated. Healthy populations tend to have a large gene ...

New research uncovers how declining protein clearance mechanisms with age lead to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other ...

Late-onset Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating, progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects about 7 million Americans, a figure that is expected to nearly double by 2050, according to the ...

The TP53 gene is a gene that is mutated in many cancers. It is the most common gene mutation found in cancer cells. A tumor-suppressor gene, TP53 codes for a protein that inhibits the development and ...

In ruling Friday on the future of the social-media app TikTok, the Supreme Court understood it was dealing with a novel issue. “We are conscious that the cases before us involve new technologies ...