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Southern California’s mountain lions might soon go extinct
Environment

Southern California’s mountain lions might soon go extinct

By Ula Chrobak

Human animal humanimal hand swan feeding
Science

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
Health

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
Health

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

By Nicole Wetsman

HIV remission blood test
Health

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
Health

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.
Health

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

By Kat Eschner

crispr
Health

Engineering HIV-resistant babies may have accidentally changed their brains

By Claire Maldarelli

piedmontese bull homozygous myostatin
Environment

Why these animals (and one baby) are incredibly jacked

By Sara Chodosh

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

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

By Kat Eschner

Purple jellyfish float in the dark
Environment

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
Health

Glowing skin might start in your genes

By Julissa Treviño

Adult mouse with two mothers
Health

Scientists just created healthy mice with same-sex parents

By Kat Eschner

Octopuses trip on ecstasy the same way we do
Science

Octopuses trip on ecstasy the same way we do

By Charlie Wood

pit bull
Environment

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
Health

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

By Neel V. Patel

Bananas: your cousin, maybe?
Science

Bananas: your cousin, maybe?

By Eleanor Cummins

three domesticated foxes
Science

The genes that turn wild animals into pets

By Neel V. Patel

CRISPR
Health

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
Health

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

By Lexi Krupp

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

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

By Lexi Krupp

koala in tree
Environment

Koala genes might reveal how they survive a toxic diet

By Kat Eschner

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

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
Environment

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

By Kat Eschner

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

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

By Rob Verger

I developed a sturdier, crisper, and yummier apple
Science

I developed a sturdier, crisper, and yummier apple

By Amal Ahmed

dna test
Science

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
Health

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?
Health

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

By Sara Chodosh

hispaniola solenodon
Science

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.
Health

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

By Sara Chodosh

Lefties, you should feel very special
Science

Lefties, you should feel very special

By Thomas Merritt/The Conversation

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

‘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
Health

Everything you ever wanted to know about your double chin

By Eleanor Cummins

Everything your biology teacher told you about earlobes is wrong
Health

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
Science

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

By Adam Rutherford

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

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
Health

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
Science

Your DNA probably didn’t make you do it

By Nicole Wetsman

What can genetic testing really tell you?
Science

What can genetic testing really tell you?

By Aparna Nathan

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

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
Environment

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
Science

Scientists try to unwrap the secrets of Egyptian mummy DNA

By Rachel Feltman

Scientists tweaked natural mutations to create a better tomato
Science

Scientists tweaked natural mutations to create a better tomato

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Yellow long-haired corgi mix at a dog park
Environment

Why corgi mixes look like adorable munchkin versions of other dogs

By Sara Chodosh

western spotted skunk
Science

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
Health

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

By Sara Chodosh

frankenstein
Health

Frankenviruses may have gobbled up host cells in order to grow

By Eleanor Cummins

This rare disorder leaves some people without kneecaps
Health

This rare disorder leaves some people without kneecaps

By Eleanor Cummins

New study: Why can some people smell asparagus in their pee?
Health

New study: Why can some people smell asparagus in their pee?

By Rachel Feltman

A double shark embryo
Environment

You (Probably) Don’t Have To Worry About Two-Headed Shark Attacks

By Samantha Cole

A Personalized Nutrition Company Will Use Your DNA To Tell You What To Eat
Health

A Personalized Nutrition Company Will Use Your DNA To Tell You What To Eat

By Claire Maldarelli

Gene Editing Shifts Food Possibilities Forward
Environment

Gene Editing Shifts Food Possibilities Forward

By Jeremy Deaton

A veggie burger with fries.
Health

This Gene Mutation May Make You Crave More Greasy Food (And Shrink Your Sweet Tooth)

By Knvul Sheikh

stomach fat
Science

Obesity Might Not Have Evolved To Protect Us From Starvation

By Claire Maldarelli

Water Bear Genome Holds Clues To Its Survival Skills
Environment

Water Bear Genome Holds Clues To Its Survival Skills

By Kate Baggaley

Tasmanian devil
Science

Tasmanian Devils Might Be Evolving To Resist Contagious Cancer

By Kate Baggaley

Scientists Design Genome For Upgraded E. Coli
Technology

Scientists Design Genome For Upgraded E. Coli

By Kate Baggaley

green snake with yellow eyes
Health

Answering Why Snakes Are Long Could Help Repair Human Spinal Cords

By G. Clay Whittaker

Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Science

Bloody Veggie Burgers, Blooming Corpse Flowers, And More

By Claire Maldarelli

Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out
Environment

Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out

By Kate Baggaley

Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns
Environment

Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns

By Charles Q. Choi

Can Your Genes Make You Kill?
Health

Can Your Genes Make You Kill?

By Lois Parshley

Your Genes Could Predict When You Lose Your Virginity
Health

Your Genes Could Predict When You Lose Your Virginity

By Alexandra Ossola