Phenotype analysis of 171 alfalfa samples based on six root system architecture (RSA) traits. (A) Comparison of six root traits among different improved statuses. (B, C) Box plots that display RDW and ...

A new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease ...

The largest genetic analysis of stuttering has demonstrated a clear genetic basis for the speech disorder, highlighting neurological pathways of risk. The study, published July 28 in the journal ...

In the largest genetic investigation of its kind, scientists have uncovered 57 regions of the genome associated with stuttering. The findings now provide the clearest picture yet of the biological ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A $37 million international collaboration by major research bodies in the United States, Britain and Africa wants to take the fruits of the genetic revolution to a continent it has ...

Plant roots are the hidden engines of crop survival, and enhancing their growth is key to resisting environmental stress. A new study reveals how a genetic module in Bok choy coordinates root ...

In patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), crucial cells in the retina known as rods and cones die over time; night ...

The largest genetics study on anxiety to date has uncovered six novel gene variants associated with the disorder, in findings that may point to new treatment targets. The results also suggest there is ...

There’s a set of childhood memories that UC Santa Barbara film and media studies professor Cristina Venegas returns to once in a while, recollections that stand out because of their peculiar nature.