There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

Scientists at UNIGE Faculty of Medicine show how genetic switches activate then deactivate the genes responsible for embryonic development. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, decipher ...

Precision and timing of gene expression is essential for normal biological functions and, when disrupted, can lead to many ...

Some DNA passed down from ancient hunter-gatherers has been found to be a crucial force in living to be 100 years old.