Today, genomics is saving countless lives and even entire species, thanks in large part to a commitment to collaborative and ...

Carl Zimmer writes about the results of a new genetic study of humans and the diseases that afflicted us over the past 37,000 year ...

When people think of DNA, they usually think of genes, the parts that code for proteins and drive inherited traits. But there ...

BACKGROUND: Direct reprogramming of fibroblasts to cardiomyocytes is a potentially curative strategy for ischemic heart ...

DNA's double helix has long stood as the symbol of life’s code. But buried within the genome lies a deeper level of complexity.

What the Human Genome Project can teach us about channeling a revolutionary technology for public benefit—and why nuclear weapons are a counter-productive analogy.

The first human genome was completed in April 2003, but it left behind some unknown gaps, including swathes of the Y chromosome. The chromosome’s repetition made it a challenge to reconstruct.

Scientists last year finished the momentous task of completely mapping the human genome. But that map was based on just a few individuals and didn't capture the diversity of the human population ...

The Hindu explains what a genome, a reference genome, and a pangenome map is. Subscribe to read the full explainer.

This is a map of the genome that highlights the diversity of genetic differences found between people—and could lead to breakthroughs in genetic medicine and treatments.

The latest updates are a significant step toward making scientists’ guide to the human genome better represent the global population. While the original map ushered in a wave of biomedical ...