Genetics

The overall number and nature of mutations—rather than the presence of any single mutation—influences an individual’s risk of developing schizophrenia,...

An international team of scientists has made a major step forward in our understanding of how enzymes ‘edit’ genes, paving...

Genetic material hitchhiking in our cells may shape physical traits more than we thought. In 2003, when the human genome...

Our DNA is under constant attack from many sources, including environmental pollutants, ultraviolet light, and radiation. Fortunately, cells have several...

Sometimes, research yields unexpected results. At Rutgers University–Camden, a group working together to decipher the genetic basis of cell shapes...