A massive study of ancient genomes has revealed that natural selection acted on hundreds of human genes throughout recent ...

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is the cause of AIDS, is a master of deception, using just nine genes to hijack ...

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA ...

Research into ancient DNA samples has discovered that those who carry genes for red hair also are have immune benefits — but ...

Biologists have discovered that axolotls, zebrafish, and mice all use the same "SP genes" to regrow body parts ...

For the roughly 80 million people worldwide living with glaucoma, daily life often means watching the world slowly close in.

Ancient DNA reveals how farming accelerated human evolution, driving genetic changes over the past 10,000 years.

A cross-species study has identified key genes that govern regeneration, revealing a potential path toward inducing limb regrowth in humans.

Scientists discover salamander genes that help regrow limbs, using gene therapy to restore digit growth in mice.

Researchers have used a new human reference genome, which includes many duplicated and repeat sequences left out of the original human genome draft, to identify genes that make the human brain ...

Research from the UK shows our Golden buddies have similar genes to us humans! golden retriever behaviors may be linked to ...