Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic ...

A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future socioeconomic status is largely driven by their genes, rather than shared ...

A new method for safely inserting large chunks of DNA into genomes has now measured up in mice, potentially paving the way ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum ...

Although mental disorders have multifactorial causes, genetics can explain some of them, yet this field remains largely unexplored in terms of guiding diagnoses and treatments. In the largest study of ...

Ancient DNA pulled from colorful feathers inside a sealed Peruvian tomb has revealed that pre-Inca societies ran a sophisticated long-distance trade in live parrots, ferrying tropical birds hundreds ...

A new genetic study by researchers at Michigan State University reveals that Borneo’s “fanged frogs” may consist of several hidden species, highlighting complex evolution and the importance of DNA in ...