Researchers discover new pathway for handling stress
November 6, 2017
Newly detected resistance mechanism helps protect cells from threats such as heat shock.
Scientists are unraveling the mystery of your body’s clock — and soon may be able to reset it
September 20, 2017
Whether you're a night owl or a morning lark, circadian rhythms control just about every aspect of your health.
How grandparents' experiences can affect our genes
July 5, 2017
Roundworms may help us make sense of how DNA 'switches' are inherited.
How the Galapagos cormorant lost its ability to fly
June 6, 2017
Analyzing one of Darwin's favorite birds, a research team finds the genetic changes that clipped the bird's wings.
Rescuing damaged chromosomes
June 5, 2017
The discovery of a 'Hail Mary' mechanism for saving damaged cells could lead to new strategies to fight cancer.
Pac-Man-like CRISPR enzymes have potential for disease diagnostics
May 5, 2017
Jennifer Doudna's lab discovers an application that could identify viruses like Zika cheaply and quickly.
First clear-cut risk genes for Tourette syndrome revealed
May 3, 2017
Results point to a 'bright future' for understanding the disorder.
Pigeon study takes on sexism in science
April 21, 2017
New study shows the folly of assuming male and female animals are genetically the same.
Can the study of epigenomics lead to personalized cancer treatment?
April 5, 2017
Chemical modifications that do not change our DNA but can affect gene activity are a new tool for biomedicine.
UC scientists develop test to measure age-related Alzheimer's disease risk
March 22, 2017
First-of-its-kind score could promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.