Few genomes have been sequenced from early modern humans, who first arrived in Europe when the region was already inhabited by Neanderthals. An international team has now sequenced the oldest modern ...

The findings could potentially enable patients to be identified and treated before symptoms of ATTR-CM emerge.

Scientists have successfully sequenced the genomes of seven people who lived in Europe between 42,000 and 49,000 years ago, ...

When modern humans first ventured out of Africa, they followed in the footsteps of another human species who dared leave ...

Servheen’s metapopulation approach hinges on a key principle: connectivity between the still isolated populations. That would improve genetic diversity, increase resiliency to demographic shifts and ...

With threats to red panda habitat and population declines, Bhutan's first population survey of the endangered species comes ...

The genome of a once-endangered songbird shows extensive signs of inbreeding, according to a new study. Because inbreeding can negatively impact survival and reproduction, the results could guide ...

A new study reveals that Africa’s low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of ...

Broadalbin-Perth high schoolers in Brian Henry’s science research class have gotten a unique opportunity over the past few ...

A research team has recently constructed a global polymorphism genetic map of variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs), termed ...

The new Ochsner site will contribute to uncovering additional genes as well as examine health disparities and care access for ...

The cloned black-footed ferret, Antonia, produced two kits, a male and female, at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia. The organization's senior curator, Paul ...