Greenland sharks have been identified as the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, potentially reaching ages of up to 500 years. This discovery, based on radiocarbon dating of their eye lenses ...

Evolution is traditionally associated with a process of increasing complexity and gaining new genes. However, the explosion ...

The function of two genes, Sonic hedgehog and Fibroblast growth factor 8, have changed greatly during amniote facial evolution. The expression of these genes can explain variation in the ...

Gene regulation refers to the mechanisms that act to induce or repress the expression of a gene. These include structural and chemical changes to the genetic material, binding of proteins to ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Researchers have discovered that the disease causes changes in the immune system early in life ...