Plants and other organisms evolve naturally over time. When random changes to their DNA, called mutations, enhance survival, ...

One of the most severe cases of reduced genetic diversity is the Iberian lynx, once the world’s most threatened cat species.

Mexico’s proposed ban on U.S. genetically modified corn has sparked a heated battle, challenging both the industry and ...

Southern farmers' associations unite against GM crops, fearing loss of independence to corporate entities, urging government ...

A higher cumulative genetic burden for depression is linked to an increased risk for relapse and worsening disability in ...

As any avid gardener will tell you, plants with sharp thorns and prickles can leave you looking like you've had a run-in with ...

Most of us don’t eat as much fruit and veggies as we know we should, but that goal might now be a bit more achievable.

Conservation scientists estimate India is home to 60 per cent of the population of Asian elephants. Their current populations ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

The Institute for Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology wants your leafy greens—or golds—to pack some extra beta-carotene.

The bioengineering company Ossium Health has created a new program that offers deep-frozen bone marrow from deceased organ donors -- and a Michigan woman has received the first transplant.

Timothy A. Wise, a senior research fellow at the Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University, joined The ...