Genomes of 51 animal species mapped in record time

A company is offering parents having IVF the chance to check embryos for a range of traits and conditions, but some experts fear that choices may go beyond preventing disease

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Dr Andy Dell on the all-conquering mare that inspired the genetic programme that has played a major part in reviving the Cleveland Bay and other rare breeds

We think of evolution as a slow, gradual process, but that’s not always the case. Some species undergo a rapid transformation

The global reach of the Indo-European mother tongue