In a milestone achievement, a whole chromosome has been created from scratch by scientists for the first time ever. The tRNA Neochromosome is a man-made chromosome of the common baker's yeast ...

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H.

In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists. Now, ...

Researchers identified and characterized a new cellular compartment in vertebrate cells that might be a precursor of today's eucaryotic nucleus. The study reveals that mammalian cells recognize, ...

Chromosomes are tiny, filamentous structures in the cell nuclei of living beings. They contain genes with genetic information, for example, related to the development or control of diseases. Every ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Female mammals typically carry two X chromosomes — one from each parent — and a new study suggests that the maternal X is linked to faster brain aging. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

I married a tall woman out of love, partly from genetic ambition. I figured we’d gift our kids a vertical advantage. It turns out that Mother Nature and Friar Mendel’s peas don’t translate into ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Gender and sex are more complicated than X and Y chromosomes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Gender reveal parties are best ...