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Genetics aren't necessarily destiny for those with mutations thought to always cause inherited blindness, a new study says. Fewer than 30% of people with these genetic variants wind up blind, even ...

Herring play important roles in Alaska’s marine ecosystems, including serving as bridges for energy to flow from microscopic life to the larger animals that draw more interest and attention, such as ...

If you enjoy a great steak or just meat in general, you've probably heard of wagyu beef (and probably know why it's so expensive). Wagyu beef is produced from four specific breeds of Japanese cattle ...

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It’s the 249th birthday of the United States. And as Americans begin to prepare for our nation’s grand semiquincentennial celebration next year, it is worth reengaging with the document whose ...

An illustration of the genetic and expression map of the PWS critical region (15q11-q13). This figure illustrates the genomic structure of the PWS critical region on chromosome 15, showing the ...

Freckles are often caused by variations in a particular gene that affects melanin. They are common and usually harmless. If you have concerns about any marks on your skin, consult a dermatologist for ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and eventually death. While ...

Shaped by fads and one-size-fits-all approaches, current dietary practices rely on the idea that everyone needs the same food to achieve similar results, an idea challenged by new research from the ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services, has sparked scientific and public concern with his pseudoscientific and often ...