DNA is the blueprint of life. Genes encode proteins and serve as the body's basic components. However, building a functioning ...

In a new study, published in Cell, researchers describe a newfound mechanism for creating proteins in a giant DNA virus, ...

Some Israelis have started saying their quietly held views out loud: they believe the spike of violence among Arab Israelis reflects something that is somehow inherent in Arab culture; that schools ...

After investigators confirmed gloves recovered near the scene did not contain matching DNA from inside Nancy Guthrie's home, forensic consultant Dr. Ron Martinelli explains why the case is far from ov ...

Investigators are expected to have a more difficult time running the DNA through national databases to identify suspects.

Recent advances have increased the number of bacteria, protists, fungi, and insects are known to science, making it difficult ...

DNA science has helped solve criminal cases for decades. But increasingly, investigative genetic genealogy — which was first used for cold cases — is helping to solve active cases as well.

A pioneering genetic test is improving early diagnosis and treatment for people with hereditary cancer caused by a genetic condition. The test, developed with the help of Newcastle University ...

Fast functional testing of genetic variants, from newborn genomes to disease models like zebrafish, is transforming ambiguous DNA findings into confident, real‑time treatment decisions.

Ancient DNA from a Stone Age burial site in Sweden shows that families 5,500 years ago were more complex than expected. Many individuals buried together were not immediate family, but second- or third ...

DNA science has helped solve criminal cases for decades. But increasingly, investigative genetic genealogy — which was first ...

Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, more than two weeks ago and remains missing. Authorities have yet to publicly name any suspects or persons of interest.