A stretch of viral DNA in the mouse genome gives cells in early-stage embryos the potential to become almost any cell type in ...

Molecular mechanism uncovered in mice by UC Santa Cruz researchers reveals how a father’s diet, stress, and other ...

A team of scientists from China has successfully created a miniature womb on a chip that mimics the complex environment of ...

As the climate changes, scientists are concerned about how well plants and animals will adapt to rapid warming. A new ...

Genetic testing on embryos is more sophisticated and accessible than ever—and it’s now being sold as a way to let parents pick their future baby’s best traits.

Crystals hidden in Australia’s oldest rocks have revealed new clues about how Earth and the Moon formed. The study suggests ...

Science shows birth order doesn’t shape personality. Our traits come from genes, peers, and experience, not our place in the ...