Researchers extracted ancient proteins from six archaic humans and found something in common with other extinct relatives—and ...

Natural selection has been playing a bigger role in changing modern human DNA than previously thought, according to a new study. geralt via Wikimedia Commons under CC0 Many people are familiar with ...

The genomics of peppermint are not as fresh as their flavor but scientists from the University of California, Davis, have ...

Throughout history, most of the world's genomic research has relied on DNA data from people of European ancestry.

The APOE2 gene variant protects against Alzheimer's by enhancing DNA repair and preventing neuronal senescence.

RBM20 truncating variants ( RBM20 tvs) appear to contribute to arrhythmogenic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) but with ...

Genetic risk models, including PREMMplus and BOADICEA/CanRisk, refine breast cancer risk assessment by incorporating genetic status and polygenic risk scores. Challenges in classifying gene variants, ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

UCSF’s pharmacogenetics program uses DNA testing to personalize prescriptions, reducing side effects and ensuring the right ...