The being in question is a microbe called Sukunaarchaeum mirabile. Preliminary research says it stretches the definition of ...

Research exploring the use of genetic selection and genome editing tools to develop healthier and more productive farmed ...

Ageing is an unavoidable part of life but a new study suggests that an everyday vitamin can help to reduce the impact of skin ...

New research reveals that telomere shortening varies among premature aging disorders, challenging the belief that it’s a ...

Australians aged in their 30s and 40s are experiencing unprecedented and in some cases world-leading rates of 10 different ...

Trisomy is a genetic condition characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome. This means that the affected person has ...

Perhaps best known as a immune-system boost or antidote to scurvy, vitamin C has been found to rejuvenate aging skin by ...

Coffee doesn’t just perk up your brain, it might be flipping important switches inside your cells, too. While known for ...

More than 30 million people globally have done a family history DNA test, but few realise this multi-billion dollar ...

Some people bounce out of bed after six hours while you struggle to function with less than nine. If you've ever felt guilty ...

For millions of people around the world, a morning cup of coffee is a daily ritual that jumpstarts the day. Now, new ...

Each time a cell divides, a small section of each chromosome's protective cap - the telomere - is worn away. Most cells use ...