Genetics Research

Discovery 3 days ago

Syphilis-linked bacteria circulated in the Americas thousands of years before Columbus: study

Ancient DNA from 5,500-year-old remains in Colombia reveals syphilis-related bacteria existed some 3,000 years earlier than previously known, says a new study.

Health 5 days ago

Depression, anxiety and other disorders may have the same genetic cause, study finds

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder groups sharing DNA patterns.

Media December 31

Elon Musk mocks MS NOW contributor for denying genetic differences between ethnicities during heated debate

Paola Ramos of MS NOW was mocked on social media after claiming there is no scientific evidence proving there are genetic differences between people of different ethnic categories.

Health December 20

Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.

Health December 11

Sperm donor with hidden cancer gene fathers nearly 200 kids, families blindsided

European fertility clinics used cancer-causing sperm for 17 years, prompting urgent calls for genetic screening reforms and international donor limits.

Fox News December 2

FOX teams with Murdoch Children's Research Institute for Giving Tuesday campaign

FOX partners with Murdoch Children's Research Institute this Giving Tuesday to transform pediatric healthcare worldwide. Visit go.fox/MCRI to donate.

Health November 30

America's most popular cooking oil may be linked to obesity, new study finds

New research links America's most popular cooking oil to obesity through metabolic pathways that convert fatty acids into weight-promoting compounds.

Infertility November 16

How AI is making IVF more predictable

Gaia Family offers fixed upfront pricing for IVF cycles with unlimited embryo transfers and financial protection, partnering with over 100 U.S. fertility clinics.

VIDEO November 10

Genetically engineered babies are 'along the horizon,' says Andrew Yang

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses the possibility of genetically modifying babies on 'The Will Cain Show.'

U.S. November 7

James Watson, Nobel Prize-winning co-discoverer of DNA’s double-helix structure, dead at 97

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA's double-helix structure, has died at 97. The Nobel Prize winner made the groundbreaking discovery in 1953 at just 24 years old.