It's a common misconception that our genetic makeup is a perfectly even split between our mother and father. While true for many aspects, a closer look at the intricate dance of chromosomes reveals a ...

Researchers discovered that a long-misunderstood protein plays a key role in helping chromosomes latch onto the right “tracks” during cell division. Instead of acting like a motor, it works more like ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals the specific genetic factors linked to the presence of reticular ...

Inside every human cell, six feet of DNA folds into a nucleus that is only a few micrometers wide, yet still manages to ...

A study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed important insights into the genetics of deposits in the eye, known as reticular pseudodrusen (RPD), that are linked to ...

Research shows synthetic chromosomes can be transferred to human cells with potential to improve viral resistance ...

Male infertility is a major issue worldwide and its causes remain unclear. Now, an international team of researchers led by ...