The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked migrations ...

But in the thorny thicket that is family history, Obama is actually connected to Africa through ... really,” he said. “It’s your genes that determines your genealogy and that determines who you really ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

That's because the recent work has brought together all the information in the knowledge base using large-scale evolutionary ...

In that sense, more information about how your genes, family history and habits play into the devastating disease is always a ...

In that sense, more information about how your genes, family history and habits play into the devastating disease is always a good thing. And a new study has just identified 16 new genes linked to ...

Researchers used powerful technology to analyse thousands of individual cells at once, considering which genes are active.

researchers have been more interested in the types of genes found within the Mimivirus genome. This information, they reasoned, could help us understand the evolutionary history of Mimivirus and ...

We all watch movies like Jurassic Park and Jurassic World and marvel at the possibilities of bringing back animals and ...

Up to 10% of cancers are caused by genes that can be easily detected by commercially available tests. These include such common cancers as cancer of the breast, ovary, colon, stomach, uterus and ...