Mom of Hunter Biden's child wants "benefit" of his last name
In a court filing, a woman who gave birth to one of Biden's children said the name change would "preserve" the child's "legacy as a member of the Biden family."
The man who brings the faces of the dead back to life
"With facial reconstruction, it is the anatomy of a skull that does the talking," forensic artist Hew Morrison told Newsweek.
'Boy in the Box' Joseph Augustus Zarelli has living siblings 60 years later
Police have identified the "Boy in the Box," whose body was first discovered in February 1957.
Mom and daughter American bullies reunited via DNA test: "Tails say it all"
"Ninety percent of dogs tested with Embark will have at least one dog in Embark's database as genetically related as human first cousins," said Embark DNA.
"Socially awkward" neighbor of Idaho students denies he's the murderer
"I didn't do it. I have nothing to hide. I'm willing to give DNA, fingerprints, whatever they need," neighbor Jeremy Reagan said during an interview this week.
The Y chromosome is going to disappear, scientists say
"The human Y is in the very last stages of degeneration, and the big question is how long till it, too, gets lost," expert Jenny Graves told Newsweek.
Retrieving DNA from house of slain Idaho students could be a nightmare
Police have yet to identify any suspects two weeks after four University of Idaho students were found dead in an off-campus house in Moscow.
Neurotic people may suffer from one deadly physical symptom
Researchers have found that neurotic personality traits could be caused by a health problem affecting nearly half of the U.S. population.
Personalized cancer treatment edges closer with CRISPR trial success
Researchers have reported on the first ever human trials to use this technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.
Woman who should not have developed beyond embryo astonishes scientists
The patient has overcome 12 tumors in only 36 years, thanks to a never-seen-before genetic mutation.
"At 29, I discovered my birth father lived 20 minutes away"
Rachael Robertson found many similarities with her birth father, she tells Newsweek in this essay.
Cats could hold key to solving their owners' murders
"Preliminary data shows that human DNA is present on household cats," the study, which was conducted by researchers in Australia, said.
Will E. Jean Carroll's dress be revealed at Trump's deposition?
Carroll said in January 2020 that the black coat dress she said she was wearing during an alleged assault by Trump had been tested and her team had the results.
DNA test helps woman find family after 59-year search
"It was a no-brainer," said Suzy about taking the DNA test that led her to discover four siblings in the U.K.
Recovering and identifying bodies in Ukraine "likely to continue for years"
Bodies decompose at a variety of rates depending on the temperature, humidity, insects and clothing, leading to difficulties identifying individuals.
Chernobyl Radiation Caused Frogs to Genetically Mutate, Turning Black
Fifteen generations of frogs have been born since the worst nuclear accident in history, and may be evolving a resistance to radiation.
How DNA and Forensic Science Failed to Identify Headless Body for 40 Years
The main ways that bodies can be identified is using facial recognition, fingerprints, dental records, and DNA identification.
Michael Flynn Claims People Working on Putting Robotics in Us, Changing DNA
Flynn also attempted to clarify that scientists working to help amputees were not the same as these alleged internal robotic scientists.
Lake Mead Drowning Victim's 10-Year-Old Son Thought He Was Playing in Water
Tom Erndt says that he can now finally find closure for his father's death.
DNA Confirms Lake Mead Body Is Man Lost over 20 Years Ago
The announcement marks the first official naming of any of the remains that have been revealed by Lake Mead's dropping water levels.
Woman Finds Out She Has Half-Brother After Jokingly Taking DNA Test
They had the same dad, but different mothers, and didn't know anything about each other until they sent their DNA tests off and they matched.
'At 75, I Discovered I Have a Long Lost Family'
I never wanted to inquire too much about my dad while my mom was alive.
Sisters Separated at Birth Reunited After 30 Years Thanks to Home DNA Test
"Our relationship is everything I could have hoped for," said one of the women after finding her sister after many years apart.
There's No 'Reset Password' for Your DNA
Access to genetic data should be tightly controlled, with a transparent and verifiable system of regulations in place to determine who may utilize such information and for what purposes.
'Fluffy' Pit Bull With Long Hair Due to Rare Recessive Gene Stuns Internet
"I didn't know the cure for my bad day was seeing a fluffy pitbull, but here we are," said one delighted internet user.
Mysterious Seafloor Holes Baffling Scientists to Be Probed for DNA
Mike Vecchione from the NOAA told Newsweek it would be weeks before the results are in, and that he isn't sure whether the results will provide any answers.
Native Americans' Roots Dated to Ancient China, Study Shows
Chinese scientists have successfully sequenced ancient human DNA dating back some 14,000 years, hinting at their potential links with Asian peoples.
'Holy Grail' Blood Test Can Diagnose Cancer Years Before Symptoms
Scientists have discovered a protein released in the early stages of the disease when tumors are most curable.
Internet Stunned as Mom Refuses to Reveal Son's Biological Dad: 'Spite'
The man's sister explained he had discovered his supposed father's name wasn't on his birth certificate.
Ukraine Military Ordered to Submit DNA 'to Identify All Our Dead': Official
Ukrainian military members and law enforcement officers are reportedly required to submit DNA samples to help identify those killed in the war with Russia.