We know the genes, but not their functions—to resolve this long-standing bottleneck in microbial research, a joint research ...

A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how ...

The National Institutes of Health will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help ...

The National Institutes of Health will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGoR) Consortium and the development ...

The vaginal microbiome, a complex ecosystem inhabited by diverse microbial communities, plays a pivotal role in maintaining reproductive health and protecting against infections. Recent advancements ...

A new study challenges what's long been assumed about genetic variants thought to always cause inherited blindness. Investigators from Mass General Brigham used large public biobanks to determine that ...

Scientists have identified a new detrimental effect of genes that cause inherited diseases, publishing their results today in eLife. Their study suggests that these genes prevent adaptation (or the ...