Genetics
The topic of whether plants can think, learn, and intentionally choose their actions has been under debate since the establishment of plant neurobiology as a field in 2006
Researchers have identified a new pathway that works as a partner to a gene known to drive tumor growth in multiple cancer types, and may be its Achilles’ Heel
About 70 percent of shark bites are caused by unidentified species, and more precise data on which species are involved could improve bite mitigation strategies
Scientists have developed an approach to treating ALS that's based on using copper-ATSM to deliver copper to specific cells in the spinal cord
Current gene-editing tools rely on cutting DNA, but those cuts can lead to errors
Our genetics suggest beverage preferences hinge on psychoactive effects
Companies like 23andMe are grappling with how to store all their accumulating data and how to process results quickly
Researchers are investigating the genetics underlying color-pattern variation in bumblebees and how these patterns have evolved through time
The bacterium was isolated from a British soldier and stored for more than 100 years before being revived and sequenced
A genetic component in some women breaks down contraceptive hormones
