Explore the decades-long journey to map the full human genome, from early breakthroughs to the first complete, gapless DNA ...

The use of spoken and written language is a fundamental human capacity. Individual differences in reading- and language-related skills are influenced by genetic variation, with twin-based heritability ...

The leaf beetle Spilopyra sumptuosa lives in the rainforests of eastern Australia. Its spectacular, colorful appearance is an example of the rich diversity of the large family of leaf beetles. The ...

Would you want to know the secrets of your own genome, perhaps discovering that you are at risk for a disease like Alzheimer’s, for which there is no cure? If you did find out what lies in your genes, ...

A team of researchers spent years watching their quantum circuits fail before one finally worked. In early 2025, scientists ...