Scientists have created Syn57, a completely synthetic bacterium with a genetic code unlike anything in nature. Unlike all known life, which uses 64 codons to build proteins, Syn57 only uses 57 — ...

We've heard of GMOs, but this is ridiculous. Scientists at the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology say they've engineered a bacteria whose genetic code is more efficient than ...

The secret messages hidden in scientist J. Craig Venter's synthetic bacterial genome have now been revealed. They are -- his name, and that of his research institute and co-workers.

People diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have significant differences in their DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), compared to those without the condition, ...

This week, the Trump administration released a strategy for improving the health and well-being of American children. The ...

When my grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014, I assumed it was pure bad luck—perhaps from some secret misprint wired deep in his genetic code, or something that “just happened” ...

Is the dream of living forever just a sci-fi fantasy? For centuries, humans have sought the secret to eternal life, a quest once relegated to myth and magic. But what if the answer isn't in a mythical ...

Scientists have long known that arsenic in drinking water is a health threat, but its affects on the brain were less clear. A new study using fruit flies revealed that arsenic exposure can lead to ...