Genetic diversity, a key pillar of biodiversity, is crucial for conservation. But can snapshot estimates of genetic diversity reliably indicate population extinction risk? New research shows that ...

A genetic master map of ancient grasses could be the key to future-proofing global food supplies, according to a new study ...

Hidden risk elephants face.

Gene editing is now reaching the mainstream, ushering in a new era of genetic manipulation. Traditionally, inserting or deleting entire genes, regulating their expression, and altering specific ...

The largest genomic study of African elephants to date has found that both species - savanna and forest elephants - remain in ...

When Ben Neat heard about a genetic screening study that Monash University was conducting, he thought it might be a good opportunity to fill in gaps in his medical history. "There's a bit of an ...

Researchers from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC) report that most genetic influences on mental illness are shared across diagnostic categories, revealing a more interconnected biological ...

Kayte Spector-Bagdady, is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan. As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, ...

Genetic testing in India is gaining popularity, but myths persist. Here are its real benefits, risks, and how DNA insights ...