Research Articles
Robert J. Gorlin: The Man Who Could Decode Syndromes
How a dentist turned geneticist mapped the blueprints of hundreds of human disorders
How Our DNA Reveals the Untold Story of Human Evolution
Explore how cutting-edge DNA research is rewriting the story of human evolution by uncovering the molecular changes that made us human.
The Recipe for Evolution: How Nature Rewires Your Genes
Discover the fundamental tools evolution uses to create new genes, traits, and species through gene duplication, structural mutations, co-option, and regulatory changes.
Molecular Insights into Classic Examples of Evolution
Explore how modern molecular tools reveal the genetic mechanisms driving evolutionary processes in real-time, from yeast genome duplication to Darwin's finches.
Australian Sperm Whales: A Single Population Defying Old Boundaries
Groundbreaking genetic research reveals Australian sperm whales form a single interconnected population, rewriting decades of conservation management.
The Shape of Life: Genes, Development, and the Evolution of Animal Form
Explore how evolutionary developmental biology reveals the genetic toolkit that shapes animal diversity through conserved genes and developmental processes.
Beyond Natural Selection: The New Rules of Evolution You Weren't Taught in School
Explore the cutting-edge science moving beyond natural selection to reveal a more fascinating story of life's history and future.
The Evolving Science of Hirschsprung Disease: From Mystery to Modern Medicine
Explore the scientific evolution of Hirschsprung disease from its initial description to cutting-edge research in 2023, covering genetics, diagnostics, and future treatments.
Weeds: The Unlikely Genetic Heroes in Our Fight for Food Security
Discover how weeds, nature's ultimate survivors, may hold the genetic keys to creating more resilient crops in an era of climate uncertainty.
The Goldfish in Your Bowl: An Evolutionary Journey Shaped by Hybridization and Domestication
Explore the fascinating evolutionary history of goldfish, from wild carp to domesticated pets, through hybridization and genetic diversification.