In evolutionary terms, fitness is defined as an organism's ability to survive and reproduce its genes into the next generation.

While this internal rivalry is usually hard to see, it becomes clearer when it involves genes on the X and Y chromosomes, ...

Chromatin remodeling plays a vital role in gene regulation, affecting how DNA is accessed. Disruptions in this process can ...

In evolutionary terms, fitness is defined as an organism's ability to survive and reproduce its genes into the next ...

Researchers analyzed the ancient DNA of two mummies from what is now Libya to learn about people who lived in the "Green ...

People interested in their genetic composition can learn about their DNA structure. The DNA molecule is a fundamental substance throughout human bodies, plants, plant organisms, and all microorganisms ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Using a new method of modeling genetic data, researchers identified a split in human ancestry dating ...

Michael Seibel announced late Wednesday on X that after more than 12 years at the famed accelerator Y Combinator, he is transitioning to a “partner emeritus” role. Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan ...

The evolutionary path leading to the rise of modern humans is full of twists and turns, and the latest surprise reveals that our species likely sprung forth from two ancient intermingling populations.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...