Keck Foundation pledges $2 million to create full-scale human genome map.

In 2000, two dogged researchers defied the odds to become the first in the world to assemble the DNA sequence of the human genome.

Bioengineers 'put ignition switch onto a handful of the bacteria’s essential genes' to prevent their accidental escape.

Gene mutation strips color from sight and causes near-blinding sensitivity to bright light.

Doudna has received numerous honors and awards for her discovery of a revolutionary DNA-editing technique that has upended the world of genetics.

Its ease and effectiveness may prompt physicians to use the technology before its safety can be assessed.

About 116 million years ago, birds lost their choppers — joining other toothless creatures such as turtles and some mammals.

Clogged interstates aggravate clogged arteries, according to research by a UC Irvine graduate student.

UC Berkeley and Berkeley Lab's Jennifer Doudna and Saul Perlmutter, and UCLA mathematician Terence Tao share $3 million awards.

You and your friends have a lot in common — including genes, according to a genome-wide analysis.

Common ancestors of Han Chinese and Tibetans interbred with a mysterious human-like group and picked up a unique gene variant that later helped them adapt to a low-oxygen environment.

Computer theorists describe strategy used by genes during sexual recombination.