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p53 is possibly the most important protein for maintaining cellular function. Losing it is synonymous with cancer.

This year’s stories highlight the expanding versatility of genetic techniques and the increasing utility of such research in all life science fields.

A high-quality reference genome for this vulnerable feline may help scientists understand why they’re so prone to transitional cell carcinoma in captivity.

A high school student uses crowdfunding to produce the first genome assembly for this popular aquarium species, underscoring the increasing feasibility of whole-genome sequencing.

Mammals that give birth to live young may have evolved to make use of the remnants of viruses in their genomes to ward off pathogens, a study suggests. 

Genetic material pilfered from mitochondria may seal cracks in our genetic code, a study suggests.

Immunoglobulin genes might have evolved much earlier than previously expected, perhaps even in the common ancestor of Cnidarians and Bilateria, a study suggests.

The geneticist’s accomplishments include sequencing Neanderthal DNA and leading the project that identified a new species of hominin, the Denisovans.

Researchers say there may be similar, human genes whose effects on lifespan vary by sex.

Sequences for the model organism and two of its kin reveal how these plants got their oversized genomes.

Government documents suggest that Chinese authorities continue to use Thermo Fisher supplies in mass collection of DNA from minority groups.

Environmental DNA and climate change data suggest that vegetation scarcity led to the mass extinction of herbivore species, including Arctic mammoths.

Most animals can’t pass on mutations that arise spontaneously throughout their lives—but Elkhorn corals can.