Genetics

Our evolutionary history is even more complex than previously thought.

A group of researchers has combined its DNA with that of modern-day gray wolves.

With gold prices exceeding $3,000 per ounce, there’s growing interest in finding ways to “grow” gold in space.

Anyone who’s lived with a cat has likely been intrigued by the often-puzzling psychology of these animals.

Environmental factors account for 17% of the variation in death risk, while genetic inheritance explains less than 2%.

This story of a (genetically) impossible love explains why we’re alone on our planet.

Researchers are using DNA from over 1,300 cats found at 80 archaeological sites to pinpoint when felines first became companions to humans.

Dust from a tooth has confirmed the truth behind an 800-year-old story.

Dogs have been companions to humans for at least 17,000 years. During this time, they’ve evolved significantly. They're still evolving.

Evolution couldn’t be so diverse and stable without Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun’s miraculous mechanism, which was awarded with the Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday.

The telomeres, which are chromosome structures that shorten with age, of the four crew members actually lengthened.

Scientists have used CRISPR technology to edit mustard greens and alter their flavor. It could be the first edited food to hit U.S. stores.