New data reveals differences in gene activity in the brains of men and women. They start in the womb and evolved millions of ...

Lise Barnéoud's Hidden Guests shows how this fascinating new field brings with it profound implications for medicine, and ...

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The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While both ...

Developing high-yielding, nutritious and climate-resilient crops is vital to safeguard the future of global food production.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine alumnus and former faculty member Hamilton O. Smith, M.D., whose 1978 Nobel Prize-winning discovery of restriction enzymes revolutionized genetic ...

What we choose to study—whether fine art or finance—is one of the most influential decisions in our lives. It shapes not only career trajectories, but also income, fertility, and well-being. As access ...

“PacBio’s mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health,” said Christian Henry, President and Chief Executive Officer of PacBio. “China’s regulatory approval of Sequel II CNDx ...

The vestibular system is responsible for the sense of balance in the inner ear. Prolonged use of toxic substances, such as certain antibiotics or anticancer drugs, can damage the hair cells that form ...

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Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience.View full ...

A mid-60s year-old neighbor is convinced he only has a handful of years left to live. “My parents both died in their early 70s,” he often says. “My genetics are definitely against me.” While he might ...