Scientists have discovered DNA’s building blocks inside ancient meteorites, suggesting that life’s origins may be extraterrestrial. These space rocks, which landed on Earth billions of years ...

Scientists have found a way to sample DNA out of the air on a large scale — making it possible to one day track the health and well being of all kinds of species around the world.

A new analysis of ancient genomes is deepening scientists’ understanding of the Neanderthal DNA carried by human populations in Europe and Asia — genetic traces that may have medical relevance ...

The designer's genetic profile showed an astonishing amount of Neanderthal DNA, which has captured the attention of millions online—and a scientist.

But how do these DNA tests work, and how can they tell if two people are related to each other?. A genetic test typically involves submitting a saliva sample to a laboratory. Scientists then ...