Crops increasingly need to thrive in a broader range of conditions, including drought, salinity, and heat. Traditional plant ...

What makes every person unique? Part of the answer is in our genes. A gene is a basic unit of heredity, the means by which traits get passed from one generation to the next, and genetics is the study ...

Bored Panda has curated a list of people with rare physical traits that might make you do a double take. From extra or ...

Chimpanzees are adapted to live across diverse habitats in Africa, but little is known about the potential adaptation of chimps in different environments. A new study has found that these apes possess ...

Study highlights genetic factors driving earlier diabetes onset, reduced insulin production, and obesity patterns in South Asians. Study: Genetic basis of early onset and progression of type 2 ...

The AncestryDNA kit provides a hands-on experience that helps you discover your origins across more than 2,600 regions worldwide. The process is easy: activate your DNA kit online and send a saliva ...

An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which each of these factors influences personality, and how they contribute to ...

Researchers spotlight how selecting cattle for lower methane emissions could deliver long-term gains in efficiency and ...

Eye traits in cats serve as genetic markers and breed signatures, often associated with coat color or pigment mutations. Some ...