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Genetic factors are thought to play a major role in the development of autism – but for decades what they are has proven elusive. Now scientists are starting to uncover clues.

Over the weekend, biotechnology company 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Questions remain over what could happen to ...

Me has filed for bankruptcy as is seeking buyers. Here's what could happen to the company's DNA database, one of the largest ...

The move marks a significant step toward integrating advanced technology into national identity verification processes ...

With 80% of rare diseases having a genetic cause, getting a head start on genetic testing for infants can be the key to an ...

Northeastern University researchers resurrected an extinct plant gene, turning back the evolutionary clock to pave a path ...

Potatoes are a staple food for over 1.3 billion people. But despite their importance for global food security, breeding ...

The direct-to-consumer DNA testing service 23andMe filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, putting millions of customers' ...

23andMe customers who once turned over the most personal form of information to the company — their own genetic data — may want it back after the personal genomics and biotech startup declared ...

Imagine a world where the very essence of life—genes, species, and the building blocks of nature—can be claimed, bought, and ...