Scientists hope they can fend off a devastating strain of stem rust.

Newly detected resistance mechanism helps protect cells from threats such as heat shock.

Whether you're a night owl or a morning lark, circadian rhythms control just about every aspect of your health.

Roundworms may help us make sense of how DNA 'switches' are inherited.

Analyzing one of Darwin's favorite birds, a research team finds the genetic changes that clipped the bird's wings.

The discovery of a 'Hail Mary' mechanism for saving damaged cells could lead to new strategies to fight cancer.

Jennifer Doudna's lab discovers an application that could identify viruses like Zika cheaply and quickly.

Results point to a 'bright future' for understanding the disorder.

New study shows the folly of assuming male and female animals are genetically the same.

Chemical modifications that do not change our DNA but can affect gene activity are a new tool for biomedicine.

First-of-its-kind score could promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Cellular model composed of stem cells from teens with eating disorders reveals a novel gene.