DNA doesn’t just sit still inside our cells — it folds, loops, and rearranges in ways that shape how genes behave.

A graphical representation of how cis-regulatory elements work to turn genes on or off and open possibilities for personalized medicine. Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), the Broad ...

"De novo" genes may have paved the way for humans' big brains. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scientists once considered much of ...

Scientists testing a new method of sequencing single cells have unexpectedly changed our understanding of the rules of genetics. The genome of a protist has revealed a seemingly unique divergence in ...

Researchers are investigating the role of non-coding DNA, or junk DNA, in regulating astrocytes, brain cells involved in Alzheimer's disease.

Twenty-two years after the completion of the Human Genome Project, scientists have unveiled the most expansive catalog of human genetic variation ever compiled. Across two new papers published ...

Remember when selling your phone’s contact list felt like crossing a line? Those days look quaint compared to what’s happening with your genetic code. The genomics industry has quietly morphed into ...