The tool helps scientists understand how single-letter mutations and distant DNA regions influence gene activity, shaping ...

Once disregarded as “junk DNA,” scientists now know that this molecular dark matter is crucial for determining gene activity ...

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Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties celebrated tri-county biological science center, which will streamline DNA and ...

A Roman-era skeleton discovered in southern England has finally given up her secrets after more than a decade of debate.

New research suggests the mysterious Roman-era “Beachy Head Woman” was likely from Britain, not the Mediterranean or ...

In 1963, researchers unearthed two Stone Age skeletons that were buried in an embraced position in a cave in Italy. Now, DNA testing has revealed that one of them had a rare genetic condition.

On November 13, 2025, Google users in India were greeted with a smart twist when Google’s iconic logo had transformed into a DNA-themed Doodle. The Doodle, which first appeared in the United States in ...

Analysis of ancient proteins may fill in the gaps of human evolution left by the decomposition of DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to ...

Oceana scientist Caitlynn Birch explains how environmental DNA, or eDNA, helps us understand and protect the oceans ...