Theories of how sex evolved are now being explored experimentally, particularly regarding the roles of epistasis and drift. Although a generalizable theory remains elusive, new models, including ...

A research team led by Prof. Pang Shaojun from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS), along with collaborators, has reported on the challenges of genetic homogeneity ...

Bankrupt 23andMe is facing a lawsuit over its plans to sell customer genetic information.. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia took legal action this week against 23andMe in the U.S ...

Moreover, farmers who cultivate GM varieties also claim to be affected by "genetic pollution." Tony Huethers, a canola farmer in the province of Alberta, planted several GM cultivars purchased ...

A controversial new paper argues these widely trusted tests might be fundamentally flawed — and potentially dangerous.

Discover how cystic fibrosis genetics affect inheritance patterns and symptom. Learn about CFTR mutations, testing options, and emerging genetic therapies.

Bankrupt 23andMe is facing a lawsuit over its plans to sell customer genetic information. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia took legal action this week against 23andMe in the U.S ...

Long believed to be a single, globally distributed species drifting freely across the open ocean, the bluebottle—also known ...

News about Genetic Engineering, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

The goal of the GIFT Trial is to engage patients to provide support to their relatives to initiate cancer genetic risk education and at-home germline genetic testing. Methods: GIFT is a 2x2 factorial ...

Two species of worms have retained remarkably similar patterns in the way they switch their genes on and off despite having ...

All the latest science news on genetic mutations from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, and breakthroughs. ... These can accumulate over time due to genetic drift.