Genetics

Siberian hamsters lose half their weight each winter. Scientists sequenced their DNA to find out how. Siberian hamsters

Siberian hamsters lose half their weight each winter. Scientists sequenced their DNA to find out how.

Thomas Nagylaki, geneticist and ‘quintessential’ UChicagoan, 1944-2019 Thomas Nagylaki

Thomas Nagylaki, geneticist and ‘quintessential’ UChicagoan, 1944-2019

This eel-like animal can regrow a severed spinal cord—twice Thumbnail

This eel-like animal can regrow a severed spinal cord—twice

Do colder temperatures affect lifespan? Depends on genetics Emperor penguins

Do colder temperatures affect lifespan? Depends on genetics

Adaptation to starchy diet, high altitudes helped ancient settlers survive Thumbnail

Adaptation to starchy diet, high altitudes helped ancient settlers survive

Elephants rarely get cancer. Here's why this matters to humans Elephants rarely get cancer. Here's why this matters to humans

Elephants rarely get cancer. Here's why this matters to humans


‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer Elephants

‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer

Staggering prices slow insurers' coverage of blood cancer therapy Staggering prices slow insurers' coverage of blood cancer therapy

Staggering prices slow insurers' coverage of blood cancer therapy


Genetic Testing Could Help Find The Perfect Prescription

Genetic Testing Could Help Find The Perfect Prescription


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Zebra finches’ social experiences alter their genomic DNA, changing ability to learn Close-up of Zebra Finch with orange beak

Zebra finches’ social experiences alter their genomic DNA, changing ability to learn