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A study of over 800 gigabytes of bacterial DNA from inside cows' stomachs could provide information on how to boost meat and milk production.

Our genes contribute very little to the makeup of our gut microbiota and lifestyle is far more important, suggests a study from the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Genes that link changes in the thickness of the brain's cortex, activity in this brain area, and autism have been identified in a new study.

The rich and and diverse demographic history of the tiny island nation of Vanuatu has been uncovered by genetic analysis.

The protein telomerase adds DNA to our chromosomes, a process which directly affects cellular lifespan. Now, scientists have uncovered a crucial step in this process.

For years, researchers have attempted to harness the full potential of gene therapy, a technique that inserts genes into a patient's cells to treat aggressive diseases. Now, researchers have developed a method enabling effective insertion of large molecules -- such as DNA, RNA and proteins -- into cells and propels them into the cell nucleus.

A 3-D printed, $600 microfluidic controller has been used to characterize fibroblasts in rheumatoid arthritis.

A genetic modification to sorghum triples its grain number and could be used on other staple crops.

The release of GeneSeqToFamily’, an open-source tool, should make finding gene families much easier for researchers.

A study that paired Amazon treks with genetic analysis has shed light on seven species of the elusive silky anteater.