The Human Genome May Be Weeding Out Some Unwanted Mutations

Genetic variations linked to various health threats appear less frequently in people with longer lifespans, which suggests that natural selection is at work.

CRISPR DNA Editing Can Cause Hundreds of Off-Target Mutations

A new study offers a cautionary tale for using the widely hyped gene-editing tool CRISPR on people.

Evolution: The Movie, courtesy of a really big Petri dish

New technique lets researchers visibly trace evolving lineages of bacteria.