DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the fundamental building block of life. It carries the genetic instructions that dictate ...

From understanding hereditary diseases to predicting drug responses, sequencing helps researchers uncover the subtle language ...

New research findings by Oceana, in collaboration with marine geneticist Dr. Adrian Munguia-Vega and in partnership with prestigious Swiss watchmaker, Blancpain, detected ...

A shocking discovery has been made in the U.S.—scientists have found ancient DNA in a living animal, challenging everything ...

Scientists have confirmed a great white shark found dead on a beach in western Victoria in 2023 was killed by orcas for its ...

This week at AAAS, PNNL scientists and colleagues discuss phenomics, exposomics, and the factors that influence DNA ...

Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals. For women, that can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can cause infertility, ...

Why are lemons sour? Delve into the genetic explanations behind the tartness of lemons and their production of citric acid.

The research, conducted by the University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, examined whether ...

Ancient DNA analysis provides new insights into our linguistic roots. Where did the Indo-European language family originate?

A small population of California burrowing owls is getting a helping hand when it comes to romance—from a team of devoted ...