DNA reveals a previously unknown wave of people settled in South America 1,300 years ago and that Indigenous Americans carry remnants of a "ghost lineage." ...

A genetic genealogist predicts DNA results in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance could take months after the FBI received a hair ...

In a new study, scientists analyzed one such strategy used by the bacterium Escherichia coli. One of the enzymes in the ...

Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days ...

Everyday DNA mutations can help us understand immune function and aging—and even mitigate harm caused by some inherited ...

A diagram of the DRT3 system, showing Drt3a in yellow and Drt3b in blue. (Hyunbin Lee) Scientists have just discovered an ...

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

In everyday life, our genetic material is constantly under attack from many factors. Environmental influences such as light, ...

A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized ...

A remarkable genetic breakthrough has uncovered what may be one of the clearest snapshots yet of a Neanderthal “community” ...

The investigation into the missing 84-year-old is ongoing following her disappearance on Feb. 1.