A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is ...

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Even as humpbacks rebound in number, their genomes reveal a loss of genetic diversity and a buildup of harmful mutations left ...

This study offers important insight into the pathogenic basis of intragenic frameshift deletions in the carboxy-terminal domain of MECP2, which account for some Rett syndrome cases, yet similar ...

A single microscopic change in our DNA can permanently alter how the brain is built, locking in developmental problems that ...

As flu cases rise across the country, here is everything to know about testing yourself for the illness at home.

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The new analysis study showed the delay may stem from genetic mutations that are present when a child is born – but activate ...