Brown bears are not pets. Yet, a small bear population in the Apennines has shown unusually gentle behavior toward humans for ...

A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive genetic map so far, identifying five families of disorders that show a high degree of overlap. An intern ...

New genetic research suggests centuries of human persecution may have selected for calmer behavior in Italy's rare Apennine ...

While the 21st century has been bumpy, it has also ushered in monumental scientific and technological breakthroughs that have ...

A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins—previously known for ...

Researchers discovered that tanning beds cause widespread, mutation-laden DNA damage across almost all skin, explaining the ...

UC San Diego researchers uncover enzyme behind cancer genome chaos, pointing to potential therapies for aggressive tumors.

To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous infection. That's because most ...

Recent archaeological findings in the Sahara Desert have unveiled a tantalizing glimpse into a long-lost lineage of ancient ...

A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins – previously known for their role in premature infants' lungs – may also influence how their eyes ...

7,000-year-old DNA from Sahara skeletons reveals a mysterious lineage with no connection to any modern populations.