Genetics

A groundbreaking study published in PNAS by scientists from Israel and Ghana shows that an evolutionarily significant mutation in…

The brain is a special organ, and immune cells there called microglia work to repair damage and maintain…

Three scientists learned they carry genes that significantly increase their risk for Alzheimer’s. Here’s how they’re grappling with…

“It was a bit of a shock. But they went through everything in a lot of detail, and…

DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH About a dozen…

Image: Shutterstock From the mighty blue whale to the humble baker’s yeast, scientists have barely begun to understand…

Adhering to a Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease even among individuals…

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Newswise — The emergence of new genes is a central driver of evolutionary innovation. While mechanisms such as…

Pham Hoang Tung, 23, a former student of the specialized Math class at Hanoi–Amsterdam High School for the…

Groundbreaking Study Suggests Mutations Driving Evolution Are Informed By The Genome, Not Random – Eurasia Review