Scientists extract DNA from 2,900-year-old palace of King Ashurnasirpal II
By isolating DNA from a single brick, the researchers discovered a "unique time capsule," providing information on one of the great ancient empires.
Does Mountain Dew erase DNA? What to know
Nichole Maks, charged with murder, poured diet Mountain Dew to wash DNA off her body, police say.
How DNA dispute could impact Bryan Kohberger case
Bryan Kohberger's defense team hopes to raise doubt regarding the "damning DNA evidence against" him, according to an attorney who spoke to Newsweek.
Mysteries of prehistoric Ötzi the Iceman mummy are finally being unraveled
A genetic analysis is challenging what we know about the world's oldest known ice mummy—the remains of a man who lived more than 5,000 years ago.
Some people have a sweet brain, scientists find
A preference for sweeter foods was associated with an increase in activation in the brain's hypothalamus, according to a study.
Mystery of Iron Age "warrior" buried with mirror and sword finally solved
DNA analysis of tooth enamel reveals that a female was interred in a burial containing grave goods that indicate its occupant was involved in warfare.
Your sweet tooth may be hardwired in your DNA
"There is a real genetic influence on the foods we choose to eat," Joanne Cole told Newsweek.
Police reveal how Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect was caught
Rex Heuermann has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, and has been linked to 11 sets of human remains.
This is what alien life in our solar system might look like
Researchers are "pretty excited" academic Frank Postberg told Newsweek, after finding signs of phosphates, essential for life, on one of Saturn's moons.
Neanderthal DNA could be to blame for your poor immune system
Researchers have found that Neanderthal DNA can affect our development, metabolism and immune systems.
America's most popular artificial sweetener damages our DNA, scientists say
Researcher Susan Schiffman told Newsweek that it is time to revisit the safety and regulatory status of the sugar substitute.
Biological clocks have been "rewired" to increase lifespan by 80 percent
By altering the balance of the molecules involved in cellular aging, the researchers were able to nearly double the lifespan of individual cells.
Trump breaks judge's rule one day into trial
On the morning of the trial involving E. Jean Carroll, Trump wrote about the case on Truth Social—a post the judge admonished as "entirely inappropriate."
Bryan Kohberger defense gets boost over knife sheath DNA—Attorney
Journalist Howard Blum says Idaho investigators sent a knife sheath left at the murder scene to be tested by a startup in Texas.
Lake Mead body discovery solves 50 year mystery
One of the many sets of human remains found within Lake Mead has been identified, bring the mystery to a close.
Cigarette butt solves 50-year Rita Curran cold case
Authorities said they have finally identified the killer in Curran's 1971 murder as William DeRoos, her upstairs neighbor. He died in 1986.
Miniproteins that may be key to human evolution appeared "out of nowhere"
Scientists have discovered many new microproteins that are coded for in parts of our DNA previously thought to be empty.
Judge torches Trump's lawyers in new ruling
The judge called Trump's counsel "grossly negligent" for their latest request to provide Trump's DNA sample in the alleged rape case.
Clue in Idaho murder case leaves question about Bryan Kohberger evidence
Kohberger's former attorney in Pennsylvania said that 28-year-old Ph.D. student was "eager to be exonerated."
Adopted woman backed over why she wants fiancé to take a DNA test
"I totally understand not wanting to spend a lot of money, but like... What's the cash value of your fiancée's peace of mind?" asked another user.
'Finding Your Roots' host worried the show wouldn't work with white people
Henry Louis Gates Jr. spoke to Newsweek ahead of the upcoming episode featuring "Succession's" Brian Cox and Oscar winner Viola Davis.
My husband is not the father of my baby—What should I do?
"He has been threatening to take her from me, even though he isn't her father!"
We might be driving a rise in two-headed sharks
A two-headed bull-shark embryo, found in the Gulf of Mexico, is the result of "the incomplete division of a single fertilized egg," an expert told Newsweek.
Owner discovers adopted dogs are mother and daughter: "Made me fully sob"
"We assumed they were sisters until we got a DNA test," the dogs' owner said.
Outrage as dad discovers 10 year secret about daughter: 'DNA test ordered'
"I would never be able to look at her again. I would be disgusted by her actions," commented one Reddit user.
Scientists calculate odds that Loch Ness monster is a giant 20 ft eel
Eels had been suggested to be what people were actually seeing when they spotted the famous Loch Ness Monster.
Bryan Kohberger's home could have "treasure trove" of DNA: Ex-FBI agent
In addition to DNA evidence, former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer told Newsweek that digital evidence could also be found on his electronic devices.
Was Bryan Kohberger in the military? Idaho suspect's career history
Kohberger expressed a desire "to one day serve in the Army Rangers" in a high school yearbook.
New "very cheeky" lizard species potentially found by cat
The lizard, believed to be a rare type of skink, was brought into a farmer's home by a cat described as 'not much of a hunter'.
Idaho police end DNA sweep of murder house: What happens next?
A DNA expert has explained what the Moscow police department will be doing now it appears that collection of DNA evidence from the house where four students were murdered is complete.