Scientists have uncovered evidence supporting a mechanism in which transposable elements (TEs), once considered ...

DNA methylation plays an important role in separating us genetically from our closest relatives.

The APOE2 gene variant protects against Alzheimer's by enhancing DNA repair and preventing neuronal senescence.

DNA is the blueprint of life. Genes encode proteins and serve as the body's basic components. However, building a functioning organism also requires precise instructions about when, where, and how ...

When a gene is turned on in a cell, it creates a ripple effect along the DNA strand, changing the physical structure of the strand. A new study by MIT researchers, appearing in Science, shows that ...

An analysis of ancient DNA and modern disease risk suggests some immune genes may reduce allergy risk rather than increase it.

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 ...

UCSF’s pharmacogenetics program uses DNA testing to personalize prescriptions, reducing side effects and ensuring the right ...

DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown ...