For years, two siblings with the distinctive facial features of Treacher Collins syndrome had no genetic explanation for their condition. Exome sequencing came back clean. Chromosomal microarray found ...

Research on ancient DNA is surging, but how can scientists ensure that human remains of irreplaceable significance are ...

The human immune system is finely tuned to detect and destroy viral threats. But this same defense system can misfire. When ...

An interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. Elisha Krieg at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) has ...

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance.

Mayo Clinic scientists are exploring an unusual but promising strategy to treat one of the deadliest bile duct cancers by turning milk into a microscopic delivery system for gene therapy. Their work ...

Wearable technologies are starting to reshape how people manage health. Continuous glucose monitors that measure blood sugar ...

A burgeoning field is launching its first clinical trial to find out whether dialing back cell development can safely refresh ...