DNA analysis is considered the gold standard for identifying victims of mass fatalities. But how does it work?

For decades, the dream of fixing harmful mutations in mitochondrial DNA felt out of reach. Scientists have long known these ...

这项里程碑式的研究，为我们描绘了化疗对正常血细胞造成的长期、深刻且复杂的伤害。它告诉我们，化疗的代价，远不止于那些我们能看到或感受到的短期副作用。在基因组的层面上，它留下的伤痕可能会伴随患者的一生。

A new study in Science uses ancient and modern DNA to tell the Qimmeq’s story. It’s a story not just about dogs, but also ...

针对濒危淡水贻贝因隐蔽生活史和低丰度导致的监测难题，美国环保署等机构开发了针对北方步枪壳 (Epioblasma rangiana)、鼻烟盒 (Epioblasma triquetra)和溪浮贻 (Alasmidonta varicosa)的qPCR eDNA检测技术。研究通过74种非靶标物种验证了特异性，野外样本检测准确率达100%，结合 occupancy modeling 实现>95%检出率 ...

Researchers sequenced the knotty sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing a missing gene that many other animals ...

Why it's difficult for genetically obese people to permanently lose weight and your DNA creates biological barriers that make ...

The researchers found health perks directly linked with weight loss through blood test results, including increases in HDL ...

共同第一作者、Sanger研究所的Emily Mitchell称：“我们发现，并非所有化疗药物都会导致正常血细胞中的遗传突变和过早衰老。”这种差异凸显了未来也许能根据突变图谱和预期临床效果来选择化疗方案。

Portfolios have building blocks that determine whether family capital survives market shocks, tax‑code changes and ...

After years of collecting consumer DNA, genetic testing companies are monetizing the data. But who should profit — the ...

An estimated 25 to 30 million Americans live with a rare disease, most of which are genetic. The Sunshine Genetics Act ...