A new review highlights how human evolution has shaped the presence of pathogenic variations in DNA damage repair (DDR) genes, offering a new perspective on why modern populations face increased ...

Researchers at Trinity have found that a largely overlooked form of cancer evolution, which drives aggressive disease and poor patient outcomes, is far more widespread than previously thought.

As an evolutionary geneticist, Noor has made several key discoveries using Drosophila, but his science communication work, via books and sci-fi cruises, is just as interesting.

Today (May 22) is United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity, drawing attention to a critical resource for ...

Influenza virus research has advanced substantially in recent decades, particularly in understanding genetic reassortment and host adaptation mechanisms ...

Humans, who are classified among the five great apes, are closest genetically, i.e., DNA similarity, to chimpanzees (98.8%-99%) and bonobos (98.8%). [Blueringmedia ...

A new genome-based study suggests that ancient sharks like frilled and cow sharks could sit outside the family tree that ...

This research topic explores the integration of multiscale landscape genomics to uncover the intricacies of adaptive evolution, particularly in response to ...

Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long before modern humans spread across the globe. Using advanced analysis based ...

For centuries, the dazzling colours and intricate wing designs of butterflies have fascinated people. These insects have an ...