Animal breeding has traditionally focused on improving mean trait performance; however, contemporary research increasingly highlights the significance of genetic variation not only in trait means ...

Strong genes required For animals to evolve in response to more frequent fire, genetic variation is crucial.

The natural world is filled with variety. Ecological systems can look very different in different parts of the Earth. Every species has genetic variation, which means individuals can look and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published ...

Unlocking the genetic basis of animal behavior using fruit flies A comprehensive dataset captures individual and group behaviors across genetically diverse strains of flies for decoding animals ...

Scientists have discovered that a gene called MUC19, inherited from Denisovans through ancient interbreeding, may have played ...

A new study provides fresh evidence that ancient interbreeding with archaic human species may have provided modern humans ...

LONDON (AP) — Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they hope could allow them to trace ...

Every species has genetic variation that means individuals can look and behave very differently. Diseases can affect people differently, with some suffering more serious complications than others.

Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes.

Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes.