Bone does not just grow in any which way—rather, the bone cells respond to external forces. If bones are subjected to ...

Gene mapping is a crucial aspect of genetics that involves identifying the locations of genes on chromosomes and understanding their functions. This field has gained significant attention in ...

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 ...

Genetically tailored treatment plans for children with a type of kidney cancer could help provide the most effective care while minimizing side effects as much as possible.

Genetic mapping and trait analysis are essential components of modern crop improvement strategies. These approaches help researchers identify the genetic basis of important agricultural traits ...

Shortfin makos are the fastest sharks in the sea, but they're failing to outpace the scale of overfishing that is driving ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have mapped the genome of the Iberian ribbed newt and revealed how the composition and ...

In the largest genome-wide study of bipolar disorder to date, an international team involving UCL researchers has identified ...

Brood XIV cicadas will emerge in numbers around the lower billions in 13 states, including Ohio and parts of Greater ...

One in every 10 people worldwide is impacted by a rare genetic disease but about 50% of them remain undiagnosed despite rapid ...

You, my friend, are what scientists call a "holobiont"- an organism made up of human cells and the multiplicity of ...

Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen have constructed a complete map of how human DNA is mixed as it is passed down during ...