DNA is organized in segments on chromosomes called genes. Humans typically have 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs. Genetics plays a key role in answering each of these questions. For humans ...

A new study finds genetics has a greater impact on metabolism and weight than diet, which could challenge generic dietary ...

The genetics behind the alternating sexes of walnut trees has been revealed by biologists at the University of California, ...

Variants in DDX53 and other X-linked genes offer genetic insights into the higher prevalence of ASD in males. A recent study ...

In many organisms, aging is a clear risk factor for increased rates of chromosome mis-segregation, the main source of aneuploidy. Here, we report that old yeast mother c ...