Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike ...

Human eye colour, a captivating feature, arises from melanin, iris structure, and genetics, creating diverse shades from ...

In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists.

When couples have trouble conceiving a baby or lose a pregnancy, they often undergo routine tests, which can turn up a shock: ...

Oregon scientists used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs, a step in the quest to develop lab-grown eggs or sperm ...

The Atlas blue butterfly, with a record-breaking 229 pairs of chromosomes, is helping scientists unravel mysteries of ...

Researchers are now exploring how different types of repetitive DNA create genome instability and structurally variant chromosomes.

Researchers developed an experimental method to convert skin cells into eggs, potentially allowing older women and same-sex ...

Scientists have developed functional eggs from ordinary human skin cells, a proof of concept that could open up new ways to treat infertility.

A reproductive medicine professor described the work as an “exciting proof of concept” that may change approaches to ...

Dr Mariam attributed her remarkable biological age to regenerative medicine and advanced technology, emphasising that it is ...