Polar bears appear to be rewriting parts of their DNA in response to a warming Arctic, according to new research that scientists describe as both alarming and cautiously hopeful. A study from ...

Quick Take Polar bears are showing rapid DNA changes in response to warming climates, a rare adaptation that may help ...

SEATTLE (KOMO) — Anyone working to cut calories with a zero-calorie drink or snack may want to rethink that choice, according to a new study that shows artificial sweeteners may damage your DNA. The ...

DNA testing has emerged as a revolutionary tool that provides deep insights into genetic predispositions, dietary needs, exercise efficiency, and overall well-being in the evolving world of personal ...

DETROIT – In the post-mortem of the Detroit Red Wings’ 2023-24 season, coach Derek Lalonde focused on the team’s DNA. It needs to be altered. No team can survive on offense alone. There must be a ...

Suppose Sauron — or perhaps Gandalf — were to offer you a magical golden ring with the power to rid the world of mosquitoes once and for all. And with their demise, to save countless human lives from ...

Because identical twins develop from a single fertilized egg, they have the same genome, the entire set of genetic material found in an organism. So, any differences between them, even in traits with ...

Most weight loss programs make big promises but often fail to deliver results quickly enough. Diet and exercise alone don’t usually lead to fast progress, and that slow pace leaves many feeling ...

Researchers at the CNIO show that oestrogens regulate gene expression by changing DNA supercoiling. Hormone-activated ...

CDCA7, whose mutations alter DNA methylation pattern and cause immunodeficiency, is a novel sensor for a special class of methylated DNA. DNA methylation is a process in which a methyl group is ...

A revolutionary gene-silencing technique has shown that a single treatment can dramatically lower LDL cholesterol levels for over a year—without permanently altering DNA. Could this be the future of ...