Scientists find yellow warbler DNA is already adjusting to new conditions and ask whether it's enough to survive.
First step toward CRISPR cure of Lou Gehrig’s disease
Scientists disable a muscle degeneration trigger to extend mouse lifespans by 25 percent.
As genetic testing grows popular, UCSF clinic emerges to provide context
Genetics is only as good as the qualifications of the person interpreting it, says Dr. Bryce Mendelsohn.
DNA mutations found in blood predict response to immunotherapy in patients with cancer
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists find you don't need a biopsy to determine if the treatment will work.
UC collaboration unlocks a key to biofuel
The algae in your fishtank could provide new fuel and medical applications, thanks to its UC-decoded genome.
Cancer in the crosshairs
UC Santa Cruz is taking on cancer where it begins: the genome.
First clear-cut risk genes for Tourette syndrome revealed
Results point to a 'bright future' for understanding the disorder.
Can the study of epigenomics lead to personalized cancer treatment?
Chemical modifications that do not change our DNA but can affect gene activity are a new tool for biomedicine.
Researchers find Zika's weak spot
Study cracks the structure of a key protein to better understand how the virus replicates itself.
CRISPR research institute expands into agriculture, microbiology
Gene-editing tools may help prevent illness, improve crop yields and nurture a balanced ecosystem.
Cultural differences may leave their mark on DNA
Groundbreaking new study shows how deeply ethnicity combines genetics and environment.
Vaccines hitch genomic ride to ward off deadly chicken disease
Findings offer clues to immunity in human diseases.