For decades, biologists treated DNA as a static string of letters, a linear code that cells read like text on a page. A new ...

A new study shows that thanks to cheaper DNA testing, we've reclassified more mammal species and have more biodiversity.

Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public's trust in science, old ...

Every family dog carries a long evolutionary story in its cells, one that traces back to gray wolves even if the animal on ...

New research with 1,300 golden retrievers found that they appear to share a genetic basis with humans for at least some behaviour ...

To get around that, a team of researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed.

Researchers say their "striking" findings could help owners understand their pets’ emotional worlds, and tailor training or ...

One of the most clearly known causes is exposure to high levels of radiation, especially ionizing radiation. This kind of ...

THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to-day life, it could be signalling something serious going on with your ...

The professor of Pediatrics, one of the 250 most important clinical researchers in the world, explains what lies behind ...

Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how scientists study cancer and Type 1 diabetes and discover ways to fight them.