Ancient DNA reveals that cave lions were a distinct evolutionary lineage that split from modern lions more than a million years ago.

A tiny portion of the human genome may have had a surprisingly large impact on our ability to develop language. New research ...

An initial genome-wide analysis sheds light on Faroese ancestry and recent selection, and lays a foundation for understanding the genetics behind health and disease within this population.

Facial appearance, one of the most recognizable and heritable human traits, exhibits substantial variation across individuals within and between populations due to its complex genetic underpinning, ...

Primary open-angle glaucoma typically presents as two subtypes. This study aimed to elucidate the shared and distinct genetic architectures of normal-tension (NTG) and high-tension glaucoma (HTG), ...

The epigenetic modification, DNA methylation, is characterized by 5-methylcytosine (5-mC) and found in specific genomic locations, most notably regulatory regions such as promoters and enhancers.