Genes are segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that are located inside every human cell. The DNA inside each cell is tightly coiled in structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a ...

Sex chromosomes are chromosomes, or packages of DNA, that are found inside the nucleus of all of your cells. There are two different kinds: X and Y, which determine whether you’re biologically male ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. In a new study, scientists probed the ways in which the X chromosome may change with age and ...

Discover interesting facts about how traits are passed down over generations through DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What ...

Pt. A. Gene cloning -- cDNA cloning method using stable expression in mammalian cells / Toru Miki and Stuart A. Aaronson -- Normalization and selection with short-fragment cDNAs / Satish Parimoo, ...

A new genetic mapping strategy reveals how entire networks of genes work together to cause disease, filling in the missing links left by traditional genetic studies. The technique could transform how ...

I married a tall woman out of love, partly from genetic ambition. I figured we’d gift our kids a vertical advantage. It turns out that Mother Nature and Friar Mendel’s peas don’t translate into ...

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of ...

As people live longer, the gut quietly accumulates damage that can tip the balance between healthy tissue renewal and chronic ...

Hair genetics can come from either parent, and multiple genes can determine hair traits, such as color, texture, and growth. Genes can also affect hair loss. Although it can run in families, this is ...