Smile dimples aren't caused by a dominant gene — a biologist explains the muscle quirk behind them, and two surprising body ...

Scientists have long known that the DNA code in genes is not the only way to pass genetic traits from parents to offspring. "Epigenetic" marks—chemical modifications to DNA that don't change the DNA ...

A mouse embryo's head in the early stages of development. Proliferating nerve cells in the brain are labeled in pink. Images are taken at many depths and projected into a reconstructed image to make ...

A regulator tends to ban what has already become visible in practice. So when the Reserve Bank of India uses a term like “confirm shaming” in a formal directive, it is often a sign that the behaviour ...

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Not even a month ago, Ferrari went on a trademark spree that included the F80 XX and 12Cilindri GTO monikers. On July 4, 2026, the Prancing Horse of Maranello will supposedly debut a slightly ...

Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery by discovering the missing genetic ingredient that helps melanoma cells become effectively immortal. The breakthrough could open the door to new ...

If someone told you that by making one change to your diet, you could get glowing skin, better sleep, improved energy and weight loss, you'd be all ears, right? That's the pitch behind many social ...

A new study suggests that the link between the weights of parents and their children may be largely explained by genetics. Researchers analyzing data from tens of thousands of families found that the ...