Arc Institute, Gladstone Institutes, and University of California, San Francisco, scientists have developed an epigenetic ...

They detected clear chemical signatures in these remains, which indicated that lead exposure for these species dated back to at least two million years ago. Through high-precision laser-ablation ...

In the 22nd century, manipulation of the human genome became commonplace. Techniques of genetic engineering advanced to the point where the rich could custom-build fetuses that grew into stronger, ...

Regulators are supposed to abide by society's “bargain” with them: Civil servants are granted lifetime tenure and protected from political pressure and retaliation, and in return, they are supposed to ...

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Genetic effects from radiation have been observed in a number of species to date. However, observations in humans are nearly nonexistent. In ...

An international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial phenomenon. The ...

When Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, a genetic variation affecting red blood cells may have hindered reproduction in ...

Some conservation groups are calling for an effective ban on genetic modification, but others say these technologies are ...