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A study scanned genomes from over 450,000 people to find individuals who carry rare archaic versions of DNA changes once ...

The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

The employee testified that Walshe bought items including rugs, several towels, and mats during the first week of January ...

It turns out the human ear got off to a fishy start. Literally. A fascinating new study reveals that the mammalian outer ear has its evolutionary roots in the gills of ancient fish. This surprising ...

High-resolution imaging has revealed the internal layout of chromatin condensates, showing how DNA fibers fold and interact ...

Inside every human cell, six feet of DNA folds into a nucleus that is only a few micrometers wide, yet still manages to ...

A study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed important insights into the genetics of deposits in the eye, known as reticular pseudodrusen (RPD), that are linked to ...

Scientists read ancient DNA from South African hunter gatherers and found a very early human branch that shaped survival ...

Cancer isn't just about broken genes—it's about broken architecture. Imagine a city where roads suddenly vanish, cutting off ...

This toxin, called colibactin, is made by certain strains of E. coli and other microbes that naturally live in the human gut.