The genomics of peppermint are not as fresh as their flavor but scientists from UC Davis have found a way to breathe new genetic variation into the species.

Somewhere between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago, the ancestors of modern East Asians interbred with Neanderthals and Denisovans ...

Over the past decade, cities around the world have increasingly turned to nature-based infrastructure to become more ...

A survey of more than 300 mouse strains has found widespread discrepancies between how mutant mice are reported and their ...

Have you ever wondered why your best friend can’t get enough of spicy peppers while the mere thought of a jalapeño makes your eyes water? It turns out that your dinner plate is actually a reflection ...

Understanding genetics can help explain differences in disease susceptibility across populations, informing medical research ...

Gene editing can repair a DNA error in mice that causes Dravet syndrome, a rare, incurable, and potentially deadly form of ...

A long‑overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

For thousands of years, water in the high Andes carried a mortal hidden danger. The water gushing from streams and groundwater around the volcanic landscape looked clear enough. It came from streams ...

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has highlighted the ...