The cost of decoding our genetic makeup has plummeted. Just because it’s affordable doesn’t necessarily mean it’s worth doing ...

Genetic mutations in human DNA can prevent proteins that perform important functions in the body from being formed correctly. This can lead to serious disorders that cause disease or even disability.

Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) has transformed the way scientists understand genetics. With the ability to sequence DNA and RNA faster and cheaper than ever before, this technology is reshaping ...

Arpita Bose and Zhecheng Zhang explore genetic tools in environmental microbes, citing applications in extracellular electron transfer ...

Cornell (NY, USA) researchers have found that a new DNA sequencing technology can be used to study how transposons move ...

This summer you can add another: Gene sequencing of a corn dog. University of Minnesota researchers are aiming to crack the genetic code of the quintessential State Fair snack at the school’s Driven ...