As shown in Table 1 (adapted from Van Straalen & Roelofs, 2006), there is no clear correspondence between genome size and number of protein-coding genes—another indication that the number of ...

DNA’s iconic double helix has long been the symbol of life’s blueprint. However, the human genome conceals far more ...

Bedbugs. Just mentioning the tiny, biting insects that live on human blood and infest mattresses, couches, and bedding ...

Human DNA recovered from remains found in Europe is revealing our species’ shared history with Neanderthals. The trove is the ...

Our ancestors maintained relationships with Neanderthals for 7,000 years after leaving Africa. As reported in the weekly ...

The discovery, published in the scientific journal Genome Research, offers "hope that RNA locked up in the world's museum collections could provide new insights into long-dead species", said Nature.

A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets of Houttuynia cordata, an Asian herb renowned for its distinctive aroma and ...

A pivotal study has revealed a high-quality, gap-free genome assembly of the Thompson Seedless grape, a variety that plays a ...

Kingsmore et al, Prequalification of genome-based newborn screening for severe childhood genetic diseases through federated training based on purifying hyperselection, The American Journal of ...

BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have successfully assembled the chromosomal-level genome of the critically endangered Ochetobius elongatus, a rare fish species from the Yangtze River.

BEIJING -- Chinese scientists have successfully assembled the chromosomal-level genome of the critically endangered ... The ...