genetics

A thought-provoking exploration of the 96% genetic overlap between humans and chimpanzees, examining scientific claims, traditional Jewish perspectives, and the ongoing debate about human origins

How does a single fertilized cell become a fully developed human being? One professor argues that DNA may not tell the whole story.

A study of 9,300 families found that parents' genes may shape children's emotional well being through both inheritance and the family environment they create.

Genetic engineering and cloning have advanced dramatically in recent years, but can humans actually create life or resurrect extinct animals?

Doctors are seeing more cases of dementia in people under 65, and the symptoms aren't always what you'd expect.

Understanding the debate over genetics, epigenetics, and the powerful connection between mind and body

Discover the intricate dance of cells: while every cell in the body carries the same DNA, they specialize into diverse forms like muscle or blood cells. How do they decide?

Cells react faster than DNA can instruct. Could they be making decisions? A look at emerging science that is reshaping how we understand life itself.

Why technological claims and genetic explanations fail to replace the deeper human search for meaning, purpose, and genuine spiritual awareness

Learn why we’re taller in the morning, how we grow, and what height means for our health and success

New Study Finds Heredity Plays a Larger Role in Depression After Birth Than During Pregnancy – Insights for Early Detection and Prevention

Research finds that even genetically-induced depression can be eased through environmental changes.

Exploring how Jewish physical traits changed across regions and why this does not prove assimilation but reflects natural genetic variation and history