Urine DNA fragments could act as health fingerprints, offering a non-invasive way to monitor immunity, detect diseases, and ...

The death of William (Bill) Rutter at the grand old age of 97 in July reminded me to remember not only him, but several of the other pioneers of our industry—lest we should forget them.

Researchers led by Prof. GAO Caixia from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of ...

US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to ...

Genome editing is increasingly recognized as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare innovation.

For decades, gene-editing science has been limited to making small, precise edits to human DNA, akin to correcting typos in ...

If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex ...

Back in the 19 th century, as the US grappled with the aftermath of the Civil War, Jesse James, leader of a notorious gang of outlaws, rose to prominence. He robbed banks and trains for over a decade ...