The Rockefeller University » How ant queens are made
A colony of clonal raider ants raised in the Kronauer lab, seen from above. For many ant species,…
Healthy Life: Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human | Healthy Life
Fragments of ancient viral DNA once dismissed as “junk” may play a role in controlling our genes, according…
How tomatoes team up with fungi: scientists decode a genetic switch for smarter nutrient use
Phosphorus is vital for plant growth, but in most soils, it exists in forms that are not readily…
Nightjars at real risk from decreasing genetic diversity
Posted on 22 July 2025 There is a significant and concerning decline in the genetic diversity of British…
New research sets out an effective framework for genomic newborn…
New research published in Genetics in Medicine and led by Genomics England researchers sets out an effective framework…
Weekly genetics review: Some revised views on how much genetics influences temperament
Measuring flight speed in Brahman weaners exiting the crush, tripping two light beams mounted on tripods. TEMPERAMENT…
ADHD-Linked Genes Raise Risk of Childhood Maltreatment
Summary: Children with higher genetic risk for ADHD are more likely to experience childhood maltreatment, a new study…
Podcast: Genes or Exercise—which One Determines your Lifespan?
Will chronic cardio or regular weight-lifting sessions add years to your life? Conventional wisdom says “yes,” though emerging…
Human-Specific Gene Duplications May Hold Clues to Brain Function and Evolution
Data from a new study links a pair of duplicated genes to human brain features. The research provides…
New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich’s ataxia is diagnosed
A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in…