Genetics

A huge cache of ancient genomes spanning tens of thousands of years reveals the roots of traits in modern Europeans

By locking together traits that work well together, supergenes provide striking evolutionary advantages. But they can also be costly because they make it nearly impossible to purge bad mutations

Scientists discover why fathers usually don’t pass on their mitochondria’s genome

Untangling the genetics that underlie facial features

DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets are slowly restoring New Zealand's endangered kākāpō

“Woolly dogs” that were kept by the Coast Salish peoples are now extinct, but researchers were able to see their importance written in the genome of the only known pelt

Some female stick insects can reproduce without males—but they have a secret

A newly approved CRISPR therapy could transform the treatment of sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia—but the technology is expensive

With many large newborn genomic screening studies launching, we need to answer questions about cost, fairness and tangible benefits of a promising technology

Geneticists don’t know what most human genes do. A new research tool may help

 “Pepper X” is officially the hottest pepper in the world, weighing in with 2.693 million Scoville heat units. The creator reveals his process and experience tasting the pepper

In addition to finding where citrus come from, researchers have pinpointed the genetic origins of the fruits’ tart taste