The answer could lie in exceptional DNA. Scientists at UC San Francisco have found that parts of our chromosomes have evolved at breakneck speeds to give us an edge in brain development compared ...

Skal International Taipei proudly announced the appointment of Madam Windy Yang as the club’s new President. Known affectionately as “Spa Lady Windy,” she brings a wealth of passion and ...

A proof-of-concept study shows that CRISPR-Cas9 can eliminate extra chromosome copies in Down syndrome cells. The method restores normal gene function but is not yet ready for human trials. Scientists ...

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. The Y chromosome, transmitted exclusively through the paternal line, is a well-established tool for verifying genealogical data. The ...

This month's cover highlights the article Nup358 restricts ER-mitochondria connectivity by modulating mTORC2/Akt/GSK3β signalling by Joseph, Misha Kalarikkal and colleagues. The image shows a human ...

Scientists there became concerned about possible effects of radiation on workers’ offspring, and their studies of sperm led to discoveries regarding differences between sperm cells carrying X or Y ...