Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
- Animals
Churk: Not for Thanksgiving
Here’s what happens when livestock breeders cross a chicken and a turkey
By Janet Raloff -
- Animals
Deep-down worm is far out
New worm discovered almost a mile underground could hint at life on other planets.
- Health & Medicine
New source for healthy fats
Scientists found a way to produce fish oil without harming a single fish.
- Animals
Awake at Night
Mutant fruit flies can get by with less sleep than these insects normally need.
By Emily Sohn - Genetics
A butterfly’s new green glow
Scientists have tweaked a butterfly's genes to make its eyes glow green.
By Emily Sohn - Genetics
Animal clones: Double trouble?
From agriculture to medicine to law, animal cloning to create genetic twins could change our lives.
By Emily Sohn - Genetics
A DNA Clue to Reading Troubles
Scientists have identified a gene involved in a learning disorder called dyslexia.
By Emily Sohn - Genetics
Baby swaps, crime scenes, and DNA testing
By looking at animal DNA, investigators are solving crimes and conservationists are helping save endangered species.
By Emily Sohn