Genetics

Genetics

These genes may be why dogs are so friendly

Dog domestication may be the result of just a few genetic changes, including ones that made canines more interested in interacting with people.

Genetics

Dog domestication happened just once, ancient DNA study suggests

DNA of ancient canines counters idea that dogs were domesticated twice, in Europe and Asia.

Agriculture

GM moth trial gets a green light from USDA

GM diamondback moths will take wing in a New York field trial.

Genetics

CRISPR adds storing movies to its feats of molecular biology

Video and images could be stored in living bacteria with a little help from the iconic gene editor, CRISPR.

Genetics

How a crop-destroying fungus mutated to infect wheat

Study details how wheat got a new pathogen called blast fungus.

Anthropology

Fossil tooth pushes back record of mysterious Neandertal relative

A Denisovan child’s fossil tooth dates to at least 100,000 years ago, researchers say.

Planetary Science

Readers intrigued by Mars’ far-out birth

Readers sent feedback on the Red Planet's formation, jumping genes and more

Genetics

DNA evidence is rewriting domestication origin stories

DNA studies are rewriting the how-we-met stories of domestication.

Genetics

Double-duty DNA plays a role in birth and death

Coronary artery disease may be the price humans pay for improved fertility.

Plants

Petunias spread their scent using pushy proteins

Scent molecules hitch a ride on a particular protein to escape flowers.

Genetics

Horse version of ‘Who’s your daddy?’ answered

Genetics and horse pedigrees reveal all modern domestic stallions’ sires.

Life

Chronic flu patients could be an early warning system for future outbreaks

Cancer patients’ long-term flu infections may preview future viruses.