An important question about silencing by small RNAs concerns why some target genes are regulated at the level of transcription, whereas others are regulated post-transcriptionally. Phillip Zamore and ...

The complex migratory traits of northern California's Chinook salmon - which have led some to regard the early- versus late-migrating fish as different species - result from a single, small gene ...

I'd say if you think about it this almost has to be the case. Closely related species often behave in similar ways. Clearly if a large amount of difference in genetics were required in order to ...

Think traits like eye color or tongue-rolling are simple genetics? Think again. Think traits like eye color or tongue-rolling are simple genetics? Think again. From Mendel’s peas to modern DNA science ...

Think traits like eye color or tongue-rolling are simple genetics? Think again. From Mendel’s peas to modern DNA science, let’s talk about why most human traits aren’t just “dominant” or “recessive.” ...