Eyeless in

Genetic engineering enables the discovery of a gene responsible for the development of the eye, suggesting new possibilities of treating defects …

Yes, master

The fruitfly - subject of researches by three Nobel prize-winning developmental biologists - offers exciting insights into how genes control and …

The cell snatchers

And now it is the turn for human cells to be patented on the sly by scientific vampires', as shows the bizarre case of a Hagahai tribal male

Befuddling the enemy

Human genes going places

A genetically engineered lamb with human genes may help produce human organs

Right campaign

Heat proof

The cytokine factor

A group of genes help creating cytokines, which could either offer a protective cover against immunological diseases or else inflame them

Cause for worry?

BA new study focuses on the link between genetic influence and anxiety leading to varied behaviour among different people

Speakeasy

Having trouble talking? Could be in your genes

Victim of changes

In a politically correct world, it is indeed surprising that the male cells enjoy an unabashed superiority when it comes to mutation

Cloned to cure

Stunted growth

Researchers have found a gene on the tip of X chromosome that may influence human height

This and that

How the same genes play different roles in different animals

The aggression gene

An extra eye

How genes cheat

In order to promote themselves, certain genes resort to underhand tactics. Welcome to the realities of evolution

The debate continues

Are genetically modified organisms good or bad? The debate continues and more and more people are getting involved on both sides

Memories of grandma

Not just parents, but even the genetic makeup of our grandparents account for the traits we inherit

In tune with music

The tendency to acquire the power of absolute pitch may be genetic

To build a nest

Time for action

Researchers develop a system for field testing theories of evolution

Genes and means

DNA exchange between plant species aided by their parasites

Outrageous

Fighting back

GM food supporters attack ICMR report