Genetics
Montana rancher paid $4,200 to clone a dead sheep and launched a farm of super hybrids worth up to $550,000
A Montana man was charged with selling the DNA and offspring of a cloned Marco Polo sheep, a breed known for its horns, in violation of the Lacey Act.
$1.5 billion startup says it's getting close to bringing the woolly mammoth back from the dead with elephant cells
Colossal Biosciences, valued at $1.5 billion, said it can create a mammoth-like, gene-edited creature through IVF by 2028.
Scientists discovered which dogs live the longest after studying 155 different breeds, and it could help you be a better pet owner
The average dog lifespan is 12.5 years. The breeds that live longest include the Lancashire Heeler, Tibetan Spaniel, Shiba Inu, and Papillon.
4 tips to lose weight and keep it off even if your genes make you overeat, according to an expert in the genetics of obesity
Our genes heavily influence what we eat, but there are still things we do to make being a healthy weight easier, professor Giles Yeo said.
Multiple sclerosis is more common among white Europeans. Researchers studying ancient DNA may have figured out why.
Researchers studying ancient DNA linked genetic susceptibility to multiple sclerosis with Yamnaya herders who arrived in Europe about 5,000 years ago.
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The FDA just approved the first gene editing therapy for sickle cell anemia, but it'll cost $2.2 million per person
The FDA approved the first ever gene therapies offering a "functional cure" for sickle cell anemia, but it will cost patients millions.
Parasitic worms highjack their hosts' free will, and scientists finally think they know how
Parasitic hairworms look harmless but are actually one of nature's most sophisticated DNA thieves, which has given them the power of mind-control, according to new research.
Most of us have a bit of Neanderthal DNA, with some more than others. Scientists think they've figured out why.
Scientists have long been puzzled by why some East Asian populations have a little more Neanderthal DNA than others. A new study provide clues.
The world's first dog-fox hybrid was genetically confirmed in Brazil. It's a problem.
The dog-fox hybrid suggests contact between domestic and wild animals is increasing, which could heighten the risk of disease transmission.
Scientists have completely sequenced the human Y chromosome for the first time, with huge implications for health and evolution research
For the first time, geneticists have completely sequenced the Y chromosome, the last to be fully mapped in the human genome.
A 'SuperAger' who lived to be 112 years old credited her long life to a low-cholesterol diet and a positive attitude. Scientists were studying her to learn more about longevity.
Louise Levy, 112, was part of a subset of Ashkenazi Jews with astonishing cognitive abilities who are being studied by longevity researchers.
A massive new genetic database of canine tumors reveals that dog and human cancers are more similar than previously thought and may speed up cancer treatment for both
A study shows that dogs and humans share similar cancer genes. One company is aiming to leverage this similarity to speed up cancer research.
Scientists discover gay behaviors are not only common in male monkeys, but may give them an evolutionary edge
Scientists found that rhesus macaques often participate in gay sex. The bisexual monkeys produced more offspring than their heterosexual counterparts.
A TikTok-famous paramedic has apologized after jokes he made about a patient with dwarfism who died sparked backlash
Zac Crickenberger, better known as The Sleepy Paramedic, apologized after a storytime video where he made jokes about a dead person with dwarfism.
Longevity researchers share 9 of the best antiaging hacks — and a few that are total scams
Discover the best antiaging hacks that keep you looking youthful for longer, as well as the worst methods and biggest longevity scams.
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Beethoven's hair has been a big ticket item for years, auctioned for thousands — turns out it didn't all belong to him
New DNA testing on hair said to have belonged to Ludwig van Beethoven revealed some that sold for thousands but was never actually his.
My son's a 'human time bomb' with 7 serious neurological conditions — but I won't give up on finding a treatment
A toddler has a rare genetic condition that could kill him at any moment. Doctors call him a "human time bomb," but his family is fighting for a cure.
I'm the assistant to the CEO of 23andMe. I do yoga during meetings and answer 400 messages a day — here's what it's like.
Kristen Quint has worked for Anne Wojcicki for six years. They sometimes work from Wojcicki's house, and Quint's commute can be up to three hours.
Chernobyl's stray dogs are 'genetically distinct' 40 years after the massive nuclear radiation leak, scientists find
Chernobyl's dogs stuck around after the nuclear disaster. Scientists are examining their genetics for long-term effects of radiation exposure.
Scientists are studying twins to understand a type of eating disorder linked to anxiety. It could be genetic.
Researchers are studying twins to learn more about an eating disorder that largely affects people with anxiety, ADHD, and autism.