Genetics

Genetics

To study Galápagos cormorants, a geneticist gets creative

To collect DNA from four cormorant species, this scientist called in bird scientists far and wide.

Genetics

Genetic surgery is closer to reality

A molecular scalpel called CRISPR/Cas9 has made gene editing possible.

Health & Medicine

Tasmanian devils evolve resistance to contagious cancer

Tasmanian devils are evolving resistance to a deadly contagious cancer.

Genetics

Genes help snub-nosed monkeys live the high life

Snub nosed monkeys have certain genetic variants that help them breathe easy in low oxygen.

Genetics

Thank (or blame) your genes for ability to handle java jolt

A gene involved in caffeine processing may control coffee consumption.

Microbes

Bacteria display qualities that a mother would love

Editor in chief Eva Emerson discusses big lessons we can learn from some of Earth's smallest organisms.

Life

CRISPR inspires new tricks to edit genes

CRISPR/Cas9 has been a rockstar gene-editing tool for just four years and it’s already being tweaked to do more things better.

Genetics

Darwin’s Dogs wants your dog’s DNA

The Darwin’s Dogs citizen science project is collecting canine DNA to better understand dog genetics and behavior.

Archaeology

How to get Ötzi’s look

DNA from Ötzi the Iceman’s clothes and quiver traced to both domesticated and wild animals.

Genetics

Genetic diversity data offers medical benefits

Study of protein-producing DNA narrows down disease-causing genetic variants.

Life

Genes that control toxin production in C. difficile ID’d

Pinpointing the genes behind Clostridium difficile toxin production could help researchers disarm the superbug without killing “good” bacteria.

Animals

Colugo genome reveals gliders as primate cousins

New genetic analysis suggests gliding mammals called colugos are actually sisters to modern primates.