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Scientists previously thought only a handful of genes showed signs of selection in recent human evolution, but previous ...

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Researchers confirm gene therapy can reverse inherited deafness, offering hope to millions born with genetic hearing loss ...

There is a better path to reducing birth defects: one that prioritizes whole, naturally folate-rich foods and honest food labeling over the continued expansion of synthetic fortification.

Scientists in Glasgow are launching a new Cancer Research UK-funded project to find a way to stop bowel cancer cells ...

Crack open any biology textbook, and you’ll find tidy diagrams, clean labels, and plenty of comforting facts about the human ...

In a prospective validation study, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that a ...

A new study looks at an unexpected force that helped played a critical role in shaping the lives of ancient humans.