What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

DNA transcription is the vital first step needed for switching on our genes. For a gene to be switched on, it must be acted upon by an enzyme called RNA polymerase. This is a molecular machine which ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

Historical inhabitants of the region that is now Ukraine have had diverse European, Asian and Middle Eastern ancestry for ...

Emerging findings suggest that viral DNA may play an important part in how embryos form, right after fertilization.

We are thus well positioned to understand the function of each human DNA polymerase in cellular processes, including roles in mutagenesis and disease. Phenotypes associated with genetic diseases ...

Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. As well as meat, their domestication led to humans ...

AI-driven genomics startups leverage technology to analyze genetic data, predict predispositions, and offer personalized ...

Your body is a collection of cells carrying thousands of genetic mistakes accrued over a lifetime—many harmless, some bad and at least a few that may be good for you ...

Researchers developed an epigenetic editing approach to silence the PCSK9 gene, achieving long-term cholesterol reduction ...

Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, ...