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Genetic sequences of H5N1 bird flu viruses collected from a person in Louisiana who became severely ill show signs of development of several mutations thought to affect the virus’ ability to ...

An international team of scientists has uncovered new insights into how the previously understudied duplicate X chromosome in ...

A new study paints one of the most detailed pictures of human brain development to date, opening the door to new tests and ...

The human Y chromosome, responsible for determining male sex, has been gradually shrinking over millions of years. This ...

Loss of the Y chromosome (LOY) in men, a dynamic mutation linked to aging, impairs immune function and increases risks of ...

The reappearance of the rare fish provides an opportunity for conservation efforts.

A pivotal study has provided unprecedented insights into the genetic architecture of sweet oranges, highlighting the critical ...

Biologists have revealed genetics behind the alternating sexes of walnut trees. The research reveals a mechanism that has been stable in walnuts and their ancestors going back 40 million years -- and ...

The genetics behind the alternating sexes of walnut trees have been revealed by biologists at the University of California, ...

In its Thursday analysis, the agency said the mutations it identified in samples taken during the patient’s hospitalization weren’t found in the birds, suggesting they aren’t in the virus ...

The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed experts — not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.