Scientists say they have shed new light on how bacteria protect themselves from certain phage invaders -- by seizing genetic material from weakened, dormant phages and using it to 'vaccinate' ...

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, "phages." ...

The research, conducted by scientists from multiple agricultural science academies in China over a period of five years, ...

Scientists recreate ancient proto-feathers in chicken embryos, revealing evolutionary resilience in feather development.

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Scientists have shown that one portion of the petunia’s genetic code can direct the creation of molecules behind the plant’s ...

Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. "Jumping genes" are one cause of mutations, ...

It turns out that about half of all people carry the slow-metabolizer version of the CYP1A2 gene. This means millions of ...

Local community members took part in raising awareness and celebrating individuals with Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day during the “Rock Your Socks!” event on Friday. The event was put on by ...

Rio, who has bright blonde hair just like her aunt and grandmother, is one of Oliver's three children with wife Erinn ...

According to new findings from University of Michigan scientists, eating too much fat could seriously hobble your immune ...

Today is World Down Syndrome Day, and Designer Genes is encouraging people to show off their fun socks to raise awareness. ...