A newly discovered communication system in the microscopic “antennae” of cells may help explain how some congenital heart defects develop. When genetic mutations disrupt this system, the effects may ...

A period that leaves a woman curled up in bed, missing work or school, or unable to sleep is often brushed off as something ...

Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle. Scientists found that people from more recent generations tended to ...

Why do genetic variants that increase the risk of autoimmune disease remain so common in the population?

Genetic testing can reveal DNA changes in cerebral palsy, but many findings may not actually explain the condition.

An essential cellular enzyme successfully transcribed synthetic DNA letters, bringing expanded genetic codes closer to biological use.

Scientists have demonstrated RNA polymerase can read eight genetic letters. This enzyme accurately transcribes synthetic DNA, ...

Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.

Caffeine can affect not only the brain, but also the fundamental mechanisms of cell function. Researchers from Queen Mary ...

Cancer biology—and, in turn, cancer treatment—have come a long way in the last few decades. Most people recognize this ...

Tiny bats can live for decades — their genes may help explain how they resist diseases of aging A mouse-sized mammal should ...

A shared biological mechanism that helps explain chronic exhaustion in conditions including long COVID and PTSD has been ...