Genetic Mutation

Study explores multiple evolutionary innovations stemming from gene duplication events hundreds of millions of years ago

Unlocking the power of peas to address a global health issue

This technique enables researchers to examine mutations with unknown roles, aiding in drug development

A new height-reducing gene can allow seeds to be planted deeper in soil for better access to moisture

More than one-tenth of the world’s terrestrial genetic diversity may already be lost

Researchers examine ways of alleviating depressive states using the Drosophila fruit fly as a model

Potentially providing increased genetic diversity for evolutionary adaptation

The gene-edited mutant wheat had significantly more grains per spike compared with the wild type

Scientists have found a new way to kill cancers caused by an inherited mutation in BRCA1

An international team of biologists urge careful use of technology in research and flag potential biosafety risks