In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.

Using gene editing technology, the team confirmed their discovery by recreating the mutation in a lab. So red blood cells ...

Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, ...

The research is a transformative step toward understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for ...

India offers a treasure trove of genetic data for AI-enabled researchers to develop therapies neglected by commercial ...

Rare genetic diseases are challenging for patients and their families—made all the more overwhelming because symptoms tend to ...

Recent research suggests that some of these genetic variants inherited from Neanderthals could be linked to autism spectrum ...

The Byers Award recognizes outstanding research by faculty members in the middle of their careers. Martin Kampman’s honorary 2025 lecture is titled “A CRISPR approach to neurodegenerative diseases.” ...

Researchers have mapped the spread of infectious diseases in humans across millennia, to reveal how human-animal interactions permanently transformed ...

Mitochondria are the body's "energy factories," and their proper function is essential for life. Inside mitochondria, a set ...

Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.

Charlie Health reports that eating disorders are significantly influenced by genetics, with family history increasing risk dramatically.