Genes are short sections of DNA that determine an animal’s traits—everything from coat color and claw strength to body shape ...

The DNA damage from ionizing radiation (IR) erupting from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 is showing up in the ...

Mitochondrial DNA heteroplasmy is independently associated with an increased risk of CLL, suggesting potential as a novel biomarker for early risk identification.

ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — Gunnar Boysen, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Services (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Environmental Health ...

A study published today in the journal Science reveals how jumping fragments of human DNA, a type of genetic parasite, ...

Being invited to present research at an international academic conference is an honor for any seasoned professional. But for ...

OCTOBER 10, 2024, NEW YORK – A Ludwig Cancer Research study has punctured a longstanding assumption about the source of the most common type of DNA mutation seen in the genome—one that contributes to ...

An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, ...

In 1986, the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl released large amounts of ionizing radiation (IR) into the environment, and became one of the most serious ...

Since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, something has concerned scientists: can exposure to radiation leave marks in someone’s DNA that are passed on to ...

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations increase the risk of hereditary breast cancer. Here's what you should know about the causes, ...