One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published ...

If stretched out, human DNA would be about 2 meters long. For this long strand to fit inside the cell nucleus, which is about ...

Ancient genetic data from central Argentina reveal a previously unknown human population that endured there for millennia ...

Our stress response system evolved to protect us from real danger. When daily stressors keep the system switched on, it ...

Shimao’s 4,000-year-old secrets are surfacing—starting with 80 skulls buried beneath a gate. But it’s not what you think.

Study finds CRISPR/Cas gene editing causes “chromatin fatigue” – another surprise mechanism by which it can produce unwanted ...

Deep in coastal mangroves and even inside our own mouths, biologists are finding that DNA does not always sit in a simple ...

A groundbreaking genetic study has revealed that Italians who reach 100 carry significantly more ancient Western hunter-gatherer DNA than their younger counterparts. The research, published in ...

The 4D map, which includes more than 140,000 folds and loops for every type of cell, illustrates how human DNA is organized not only in space but also in time. This information is crucial ...

Follow live updates as Trump signs a defense policy bill that includes a provision to limit Pete Hegseth's travel budget if he doesn't provide Congress with unedited videos of military boat strikes.

Women outlive men in nearly every country—but the reason has nothing to do with diet, stress, or modern life. A ...

Humanity has sent into space everything from lightsabers and Tesla Roadsters to golden records and entire digital genetic ...