Using the wrong DNA reference genome can lead scientists to false conclusions about wildlife health and survival.

Genetic testing company 23andMe never hit on a sustainable business model and went bankrupt. Now, it's being sold to a non-profit launched by the co-founder, delaying addressing data privacy concerns.

Traditional storage media like silicon chips and magnetic tapes are hitting their capacity limits. DNA offers a promising ...

Junk DNA” may hold the key to treating tough cancers. Existing drugs exploit weaknesses in cells with gene mutations. Researchers at King’s College London have identified a promising strategy for ...

“This outcome underscores the power of DNA testing and the critical role of our crime lab in bringing long-delayed justice,” authorities said DNA evidence linked a man to multiple decades-old unsolved ...

DNA can also be demethylated, either through passive or active processes. Passive DNA demethylation occurs when the methylation pattern is not replenished during DNA replication and gradually ...

Scientists are trying to sequence the DNA of Leonardo da Vinci to identify if the remains at his interment site really are his. The project began with a detailed family tree, stretching as far back as ...

Giant loops of DNA carried by bacteria in our mouth may have a beneficial impact on our oral health and our immune systems, potentially reducing the risk of certain cancers. Named 'Inocles', the ...

Aging, neurological diseases and our bodies' stress response are all linked to the tiny power plants inside each cell known ...