A major new study in the journal Nature reveals a 'traffic light' mechanism controlling genetic activity within cells – a system which could potentially be targeted by cancer drugs already in ...

This unit, part of the Nature of Teaching series, explores the effects of barriers and human assistance on wildlife gene flow. Students will learn about the effects of human-induced factors on ...

Student teams analyze genetic test results for fictional characters, compare their characters' risks of developing specific diseases, and assess the risks for the next generation. Can genetic testing ...

The American Biology Teacher, a nationally recognized journal, offers articles on recent advances in biology and life science, instructional activities for the classroom and laboratory, and ...

The benefits of exercise and its positive influence on physical and mental health are well documented, but a new Yale and VA Connecticut study sheds light on the role genetics plays for physical ...

New research has revealed being active could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in people with a high genetic risk of developing the medical condition. The University of Sydney-led study found ...

Journal of Biogeography, Vol. 39, No. 7 (July 2012), pp. 1361-1372 (12 pages) Aim: A lack of genetic structure is predicted for Antarctic fish due to the duration of pelagic larval stages and the ...