For centuries, we’ve thought of these changes as part of the "genetic lottery," something we can't control. Science is now ...

A genetic deletion responsible for the rare “salmiak” pattern in cats has been identified, revealing new information about ...

With long hair and a short ‘bobbed’ tail, an American Bobtail cat was born thanks to a genetic mutation after a couple ...

Some lucky people have rare genetic mutations that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep, while the rest of us need around eight hours to function. Now, researchers have ...

To make horses rideable during domestication, people may have inadvertently targeted a mutation in horses to strengthen their backs and their balance.

Devin Sidell wanted to make a movie about her experience having a preventative double mastectomy after her mother was ...

Meet the luckiest people on Earth — individuals carrying a rare genetic mutation that prevents wrinkles from forming even as they age well into their 80s. These genetic lottery winners have provided ...

Did you know that some cancers can be passed down from generation to generation? Thanks to advances in genetics, it is now ...

An international research team led by the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) has discovered a ...

The first time the seemingly healthy woman gave birth, she went into heart failure. She recovered and went on to deliver her ...

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role ...