Learn more about the evolution of human fingers and toes, which originate from the genetic programming for a multipurpose ...

The development of many psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is known to be in ...

Tiny tweaks in DNA folding can have big effects. A study from Umeå University shows that even the most subtle changes in ...

CMT disease is caused by mutations in genes that are responsible for the structure and function of the peripheral nerves.

DNA folding is more important for cell function than previously thought, finding that even the most subtle changes in DNA’s ...

Primary cilia play a powerful role in how cells sense their surroundings. They help guide embryo development and ensure ...

Wheat is one of the world's most important staple foods, especially in the form of bread. A joint study by the Leibniz ...

Epigenetics, a relatively underappreciated field by those unfamiliar with its significance, holds profound implications for our overall health and well-being. Simply put, epigenetics explores how ...

Researchers analyzed 62 scientific studies and found that microplastics can harm bones in several ways. These tiny plastic ...

When our immune system reacts, it doesn’t just fight microbes; it also changes the gut environment. This study shows that during inflammation, our body releases long-chain unsaturated fatty acids ...

Scientists found honey bee genes tied to social behavior that resemble human ones, suggesting ancient shared roots.

Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines (NSML) is a rare genetic disorder that causes short stature, distinctive facial ...