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 Wednesday.

The results of inbreeding can be very distressing to witness. In this Instagram post, we see a captive lion with skull ...

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 the ...

Explore the fascinating ways dog breeds continue to evolve through genetic influences. Coat Length The fluffy Afghan Hound ...

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Moss quietly collects DNA from animals, plants, and microbes, offering a simple way to track biodiversity without harming ...

It has been nearly five years since COVID-19 began sweeping across the world. Now, after extensive genetic tracking, scientists say they have discovered the definitive origin of the virus. The ...