The researchers also found that the sex most involved in raising offspring tends to have a greater lifespan. In longer-lived ...

New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain, ...

Depending on the setting, the ability of a crucial bacterium in biotechnology—Agrobacterium tumefaciens—to transfer its DNA ...

Women tend to live longer than men. There are traditional explanations: Men smoke more. They drink more. They tend to engage in riskier behavior. But the fact that this lifespan gap holds true ...

In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists. Now, ...

Robertsonian chromosomes (ROB) are a type of structurally variant chromosome that is created when two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. Found commonly in nature, these chromosomes are ...

Confusion over science GCSEs in Wales need urgently addressing the Royal Society of Chemistry has warned. It was responding to delays to reforms announced by exam regulator Qualifications Wales ...

Secondary school pupils in Wales will continue to be able to take three separate GCSEs in chemistry, physics and biology after a controversial plan to scrap them in favour of a double science GCSE ...

Genes are segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that are located inside every human cell. The DNA inside each cell is tightly coiled in structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Jackie Blankenship grew up thinking she had to hide who she is and lied about it for so long, but now she's finally embracing her reality and educating others. Pam Bondi sparks MAGA fury over free ...