Loss of biodiversity is one of the critical challenges faced both by our planet and our species, as many plants and animals have been eradicated from human-dominated landscapes or remain in small ...

Your "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a study of rats ...

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now ...

In exchange for your mailed sample of saliva, direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies promise insights about your ancestry, your family connections, and even your health. These widely used ...

A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological mechanisms.

The Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling Service at Fred Hutch Cancer Center offers cancer risk assessment for people who are at high risk of developing cancer because of their personal history ...