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A Spanish-American family photographed in New Mexico in 1940.

DNA tests can’t tell you your race DNA tests can’t tell you your race

By Jack Herrera

dog with second tail on forehead

The science behind this adorable puppy’s forehead tail The science behind this adorable puppy’s forehead tail

A controversial new study claims Botswana may be the origin of modern humanity

A controversial new study claims Botswana may be the origin of modern humanity A controversial new study claims Botswana may be the origin of modern humanity

Gender and class inequalities haven’t really changed for 4,000 years

Gender and class inequalities haven’t really changed for 4,000 years Gender and class inequalities haven’t really changed for 4,000 years

Collecting more diverse DNA samples could exploit the very people scientists want to help

Collecting more diverse DNA samples could exploit the very people scientists want to help Collecting more diverse DNA samples could exploit the very people scientists want to help

By Adrian Pecotic/Undark

A massive study confirms no one ‘gay gene’ controls sexual preference

A massive study confirms no one ‘gay gene’ controls sexual preference A massive study confirms no one ‘gay gene’ controls sexual preference

By Nicole Wetsman

A tiny Polish village has had nothing but baby girls for a decade—and that’s actually pretty normal

A tiny Polish village has had nothing but baby girls for a decade—and that’s actually pretty normal A tiny Polish village has had nothing but baby girls for a decade—and that’s actually pretty normal

By Craig Anderson/The Conversation

Anorexia may be more complicated than we thought

Anorexia may be more complicated than we thought Anorexia may be more complicated than we thought

How do deer grow antlers so quickly?

How do deer grow antlers so quickly? How do deer grow antlers so quickly?

By Matthew Every/ Outdoor Life

The Atlantic cod’s migratory supergene comes at a cost

The Atlantic cod’s migratory supergene comes at a cost The Atlantic cod’s migratory supergene comes at a cost

By Donavyn Coffey

Can industrial farming be a force for good?

Can industrial farming be a force for good? Can industrial farming be a force for good?

By Ted Genoways

The first paternity tests involved ‘blood vibration.’ They didn’t work.

The first paternity tests involved ‘blood vibration.’ They didn’t work. The first paternity tests involved ‘blood vibration.’ They didn’t work.

By Nara Milanich

Why do cats—and so many other animals—look like they’re wearing socks?

Why do cats—and so many other animals—look like they’re wearing socks? Why do cats—and so many other animals—look like they’re wearing socks?

By Eleanor Cummins

Why don’t we grow to be 10 feet tall?

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Why don’t we grow to be 10 feet tall? Why don’t we grow to be 10 feet tall?

To protect the world’s pasta, scientists peered inside fettuccine’s DNA

To protect the world’s pasta, scientists peered inside fettuccine’s DNA To protect the world’s pasta, scientists peered inside fettuccine’s DNA

This woman’s genetic mutation shields her from pain and anxiety

This woman’s genetic mutation shields her from pain and anxiety This woman’s genetic mutation shields her from pain and anxiety

By Sara Chodosh

apple breeding chart

How we breed the best (and worst) apples How we breed the best (and worst) apples

Southern California’s mountain lions might soon go extinct

Endangered Species

Southern California’s mountain lions might soon go extinct Southern California’s mountain lions might soon go extinct

Human animal humanimal hand swan feeding

Rethinking what sets humans apart starts with asking if we’re special at all Rethinking what sets humans apart starts with asking if we’re special at all

By Adam Rutherford

Your genes might influence how well your birth control works

Your genes might influence how well your birth control works Your genes might influence how well your birth control works

By Nicole Wetsman

23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes

23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes 23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes

By Nicole Wetsman

HIV remission blood test

The treatment that cured two H.I.V. cases won’t work for most patients The treatment that cured two H.I.V. cases won’t work for most patients

By Nicole Wetsman

These Australian twins are the second ‘semi-identical’ pair ever reported

These Australian twins are the second ‘semi-identical’ pair ever reported These Australian twins are the second ‘semi-identical’ pair ever reported

By Nicole Wetsman

We need to police gene editing. The World Health Organization agrees.

We need to police gene editing. The World Health Organization agrees. We need to police gene editing. The World Health Organization agrees.

Engineering HIV-resistant babies may have accidentally changed their brains Engineering HIV-resistant babies may have accidentally changed their brains

By Claire Maldarelli

piedmontese bull homozygous myostatin

Why these animals (and one baby) are incredibly jacked Why these animals (and one baby) are incredibly jacked

By Sara Chodosh

a newborn baby's wrist with a hospital bracelet on it

Do you really want to know what’s in your baby’s genome? Do you really want to know what’s in your baby’s genome?

Purple jellyfish float in the dark

The new jellyfish genome proves you don’t need weird genes to be a weirdo The new jellyfish genome proves you don’t need weird genes to be a weirdo

By Charlie Wood

Glowing skin might start in your genes

Glowing skin might start in your genes Glowing skin might start in your genes

By Julissa Treviño

Adult mouse with two mothers

Scientists just created healthy mice with same-sex parents Scientists just created healthy mice with same-sex parents

Octopuses trip on ecstasy the same way we do

Octopuses trip on ecstasy the same way we do Octopuses trip on ecstasy the same way we do

By Charlie Wood

Shelters often mislabel dog breeds. But should we be labeling them at all? Shelters often mislabel dog breeds. But should we be labeling them at all?

By Sara Chodosh

‘Zombie genes’ could be why so few elephants die of cancer

‘Zombie genes’ could be why so few elephants die of cancer ‘Zombie genes’ could be why so few elephants die of cancer

By Neel V. Patel

Bananas: your cousin, maybe?

Bananas: your cousin, maybe? Bananas: your cousin, maybe?

By Eleanor Cummins

three domesticated foxes

The genes that turn wild animals into pets The genes that turn wild animals into pets

By Neel V. Patel

Americans have some really mixed feelings about editing human embryos Americans have some really mixed feelings about editing human embryos

By Claire Maldarelli

Human cancers aren’t contagious, but dogs and other animals aren’t so lucky

Human cancers aren’t contagious, but dogs and other animals aren’t so lucky Human cancers aren’t contagious, but dogs and other animals aren’t so lucky

Dogs spread across the Americas alongside humans. Then they got eaten.

Dogs spread across the Americas alongside humans. Then they got eaten. Dogs spread across the Americas alongside humans. Then they got eaten.

Koala genes might reveal how they survive a toxic diet Koala genes might reveal how they survive a toxic diet

Looking for a book? Try these tales of strange brains, ancient whales, and Hamilton’s forgotten doctor.

Looking for a book? Try these tales of strange brains, ancient whales, and Hamilton’s forgotten doctor. Looking for a book? Try these tales of strange brains, ancient whales, and Hamilton’s forgotten doctor.

By Mary Beth Griggs

The genes of many marine creatures are patented—and one company owns half of them

The genes of many marine creatures are patented—and one company owns half of them The genes of many marine creatures are patented—and one company owns half of them

Here’s what kind of data genetics testing companies can share

Here’s what kind of data genetics testing companies can share Here’s what kind of data genetics testing companies can share

I developed a sturdier, crisper, and yummier apple

I developed a sturdier, crisper, and yummier apple I developed a sturdier, crisper, and yummier apple

Consumer DNA tests can’t tell you much, but they sure can get your relatives arrested Consumer DNA tests can’t tell you much, but they sure can get your relatives arrested

By Sara Chodosh

If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help

If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help

By Claire Maldarelli

Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?

Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter? Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?

By Sara Chodosh

hispaniola solenodon

These animals have nipples on their butts and that is not the most fascinating thing about them These animals have nipples on their butts and that is not the most fascinating thing about them

By Sara Chodosh

23andMe can now test for BRCA mutations. Here’s what you need to know.

23andMe can now test for BRCA mutations. Here’s what you need to know. 23andMe can now test for BRCA mutations. Here’s what you need to know.

By Sara Chodosh

Lefties, you should feel very special

Lefties, you should feel very special Lefties, you should feel very special

By Thomas Merritt/The Conversation

‘Incredible genes’ can only do so much to counteract an unhealthy lifestyle

‘Incredible genes’ can only do so much to counteract an unhealthy lifestyle ‘Incredible genes’ can only do so much to counteract an unhealthy lifestyle

By Claire Maldarelli

Everything you ever wanted to know about your double chin

Everything you ever wanted to know about your double chin Everything you ever wanted to know about your double chin

By Eleanor Cummins

Everything your biology teacher told you about earlobes is wrong

Everything your biology teacher told you about earlobes is wrong Everything your biology teacher told you about earlobes is wrong

By Claire Maldarelli

brief history cover, black cover gold outline of a leaf with white text

Yes, you are probably descended from royalty. So is everyone else. Yes, you are probably descended from royalty. So is everyone else.

By Adam Rutherford

Pumpkins evolved from a literal genetic (monster) mash-up

Pumpkins evolved from a literal genetic (monster) mash-up Pumpkins evolved from a literal genetic (monster) mash-up

By Sara Chodosh

The first genetically engineered humans might not have their DNA tweaked at all

The first genetically engineered humans might not have their DNA tweaked at all The first genetically engineered humans might not have their DNA tweaked at all

By Claire Maldarelli

Your DNA probably didn’t make you do it

Your DNA probably didn’t make you do it Your DNA probably didn’t make you do it

By Nicole Wetsman

What can genetic testing really tell you?

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What can genetic testing really tell you? What can genetic testing really tell you?

By Aparna Nathan

U.S. researchers have used gene editing to combat heart disease in human embryos

U.S. researchers have used gene editing to combat heart disease in human embryos U.S. researchers have used gene editing to combat heart disease in human embryos

By Claire Maldarelli

Scientific studies favor male mice—and that could hurt a lot of humans

Scientific studies favor male mice—and that could hurt a lot of humans Scientific studies favor male mice—and that could hurt a lot of humans

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Scientists try to unwrap the secrets of Egyptian mummy DNA

Scientists try to unwrap the secrets of Egyptian mummy DNA Scientists try to unwrap the secrets of Egyptian mummy DNA

By Rachel Feltman

Scientists tweaked natural mutations to create a better tomato

Scientists tweaked natural mutations to create a better tomato Scientists tweaked natural mutations to create a better tomato

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Yellow long-haired corgi mix at a dog park

Why corgi mixes look like adorable munchkin versions of other dogs Why corgi mixes look like adorable munchkin versions of other dogs

By Sara Chodosh

western spotted skunk

Ancient climate change drove the evolution of this adorable hand-standing skunk Ancient climate change drove the evolution of this adorable hand-standing skunk

By Mary Beth Griggs

Getting your genetic disease risks from 23andme is probably a terrible idea

Getting your genetic disease risks from 23andme is probably a terrible idea Getting your genetic disease risks from 23andme is probably a terrible idea

By Sara Chodosh