Scientists at UC San Diego find that gene expression is linked to gene mutations and may be caused by them. That could make ...

Professor Daniel Davis and his wife Katie’s experience is documented in The Compatibility Gene, published by Penguin, which discusses how our crucial compatibility genes may influence finding a life ...

The genes included those involved in the function of energy-producing mitochondria, lipid and iron metabolism, and the ...

Overall, scientists think that how long we live is about 25 percent attributable to our genes, and 75 percent attributable to our environment and lifestyle. But as people near 100 and beyond ...

Transposable elements, or "jumping genes", were first identified by Barbara McClintock more than 50 years ago. Why are transposons so common in eukaryotes, and exactly what do they do? In addition ...

Bipolar disorder affects 40-50 million people globally, with genetic heritability between 60-80%, and can be triggered by both positive and negative life events, including promotions or new ...

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don’t ...