We used to think the ‘sex’ of an animal was clearly defined by its chromosomes. But it’s way more complicated than it seems.

Researchers have gained new insights into the genetic basis of rye reproduction. They have demonstrated how plants recombine ...

New study explains the gender gap in Alzheimer's rates, with scientists identifying chromosomal differences and hormonal ...

Recent research has uncovered a fascinating mechanism in the nematode worm C. elegans that could have profound implications ...

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Research from UChicago dissects how a single genetic switch helps butterflies mimic wing patterns of other species to protect ...

European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is inherited without ...

This insightful review explores key areas of cancer genetic research, focusing on genes that may benefit from ...

Experiments on yeast show that the nuclear pore complex has a central role in the loss of chromosomes associated with aging.

A gene on the X chromosome revs up inflammation in the female brain, which may explain why rates of multiple sclerosis are ...

Genes linked to childhood intelligence also predict parents living longer. Study of 400,000 people reveals biology connecting ...