Biology Genetics

Laboratory model breaks laws of heredity, opening up new research possibilities in genetics and synthetic biology.

Study illustrates the links between brain energy metabolism and neuronal activity.

The female of a sex-role reversed cave insect species Neotrogla has evolved a switching valve to receive more semen during mating, when a penis-like structure in the female anchors in the male “vagina.”

A DNA probing technique clarifies the mechanism behind clonal reproduction of female dojo loach fish, also providing insight into the ancestral origin of the clonal population.

Scientists successfully employed mutagenesis to identify the gene that causes hybrid sterility in rice, which is a major reproductive barrier between species.

Two proteins produced by a single gene interact to keep the genome in check

The movement of DNA molecules seemingly explained by random motion conceals a more orderly march.

Genetic studies on Malaysia’s Orang Asli peoples could lead to tailored medical advice that is more appropriate for their unique makeup.

A new tool uses genetic and clinical information to find the root cause of unexplained illnesses.

Discovery of parental factors that lead to asymmetric division of the zygote.

An algorithm that prioritizes gene variants with their likelihood of involvement in human disease.