Data from 20 million cells collected by U of T researchers to develop detailed cell map.

In social amoebae, genes for cooperation and for cheating have reached a stalemate.

A new Iowa State University study focusing on insulin signaling uncovered surprising genetic diversity across reptiles, birds and mammals. 

Males aren’t relevant — at least when it comes to disease transmission by mosquitoes.

A family of proteins known as histones provides support and structure to DNA, but for years, scientists have been puzzling over occasional outliers among these histones, which appear to exist for specific, but often mysterious reasons. Now, researchers have uncovered a new purpose for one such histone variant: preventing genetic mutations by keeping certain so-called “jumping genes” in place.

The switchgrass exhibited mosaic symptoms—splotchy, discolored leaves—characteristic of a viral infection, yet tested negative for known infections. Deep sequencing, a new technology, revealed the plants were infected with a new virus in the genus mastrevirus, the first of its kind found in North America.

Salk scientists use molecular "scissors" to eliminate mitochondrial mutations in eggs and embryos.

Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE:HZD) (Horizon), the international life science company supplying research tools and services that power genomics research and the development of personalized medicines, today (Apr. 20) announced it has signed a supply and commercialization agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.

Research from the University of Manchester using cutting edge computer analysis reveals that despite mutating, Ebola hasn’t evolved to become deadlier since the first outbreak 40 years ago.