Ancient 'Chewing Gum' of 5,700-Year-Old Hunter-Gather Analyzed
Researchers say they have been able to extract a complete ancient human genome from something other than a human bone for the very first time.
Man's Blood and Semen Found to Contain Only Donor's DNA after Transplant
The case of Chris Long, from Nevada, has piqued the interests of forensic scientists for its implications.
Inuits Conquered North American Arctic by Bringing Their Own Dogs With Them
Researchers also found modern Arctic sledge dogs appear to be direct descendants of those brought over from Siberia and Alaska.
Sugar Has Been Detected Inside Meteorites for the First Time Ever
Traces of extraterrestrial sugars on meteorites add more weight to the hypothesis that a meteor blitz on ancient Earth may have kick-started life by providing the necessary building blocks.
These Types of People are Most Likely to Have Extra-Marital Affairs
The team worked with 513 pairs of men living in Belgium and the Netherlands who shared a common paternal ancestor.
Convicted Murderer Claims 'Warrior Gene' Caused Him to Kill
The New Mexico Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a bid to overturn the conviction of Anthony Blas Yepez due to a gene mutation in his DNA that has been theorized to impair anger regulation.
DNA Testing Site Used to Catch Criminals Vulnerable to Hackers, Study Finds
A popular third-party genetic genealogy database is vulnerable to security risks that include impersonation of relatives, a study found.
Sign of Schizophrenia Can Be Detected in Human Hair, Scientists Say
Scientists hope the discovery could help to make new treatments for the debilitating condition.
Dakota Access Pipeline Protester Turns Self In After DNA Evidence Found
DNA evidence led authorities to a Dakota Access Pipeline protester who was involved in the riots in 2016.
'Toxic' Racism Damages Genes of Black People and Shortens Lives | Opinion
The recent death of Elijah Cummings at age 68 underscores a disturbing statistic: black men die, on average, five years younger than white men. A study shows racism's effects on gene activity.
Ancient Hominin DNA Helped Melanesians Survive in Tropical Environment
Each and every person of non-African descent carries traces of DNA derived from ancient hominin species to a varying extent.
DNA Testing Company Settles Health Care Fraud Allegations for $42.6 Million
A genetics testing company settled out of court for $42.6 over allegations of healthcare fraud.
Secrets of Tardigrades Extreme Survival Abilities Unlocked by Scientists
Tardigrades—otherwise known as "water bears" or "moss piglets"—are considered extremophiles, organisms that thrive in extreme environments.
Compulsive Sexual Behaviors Study Reveals Differences in Gene Expression
The controversial condition was classified as a disorder last year.
DNA Swabs Mistakenly Destroyed By Seattle Police Department Staff
This is just one example of how DNA collection can harm or help investigators.
First Ever Reconstruction of a Denisovan Shows How They Would Have Looked
Up until now, palaeontologists have faced a major problem when it comes to working out what these ancient hominids would have looked like. Now, using DNA methylation, scientists have been able to bring them back to life.
Chinese Scientists Have Tried to Cure HIV with CRISPR Gene Editing
"Because of this study, we now know that these edited cells can survive in a patient, and they will stay there," an expert said.
Suspected Rapist Arrested After Working at Police Department
Police investigating a series of rapes found evidence linking the crimes to Kenneth Bowen III, who worked for the Clayton County Police Department for three months in 2018.
Spiral Galaxies Without the Need for Dark Matter?
Of course, more detailed work is needed to verify that the true complexity of the observations can also be modelled successfully.
Mystery of Biblical Philistines and the 'Sea Peoples' Starts to Unravel
Researchers have studied the genomes of 10 individuals from the ancient port of Ashkelon.
Smoking Does Not Affect This Key Indicator of Aging: Scientists
The study doesn't change the fact that smoking is harmful, a scientist stressed.
Modern Humans and Neanderthals Diverged Earlier Than Previously Thought
Previous estimates based on DNA analysis suggest the two species diverged between 300,000 and 500,000 years ago.
Box Jellyfish: Antidote for World's Most Venomous Animal Potentially Found
Box jellyfish stings are excruciating and occasionally deadly. Scientists have now identified a common, cheap drug that is already on the market and which could be a treatment candidate with further development.
Disinfectant Could Kill 99.9% of Deadly Airborne Germs
Scientists have so far struggled to find ways of killing the bacteria which cause measles and the flu in the air before they enter our bodies.
Discovery of Alien Life Now Seems Inevitable
The ancient question "Are we alone?" has graduated from being a philosophical musing to a testable hypothesis. We should be prepared for an answer.
DNA Day: Mapping the Locations of DNA Replication
DNA Day is held on April 25 to commemorate the publishing of the scientific papers that described the helical structure of the DNA molecule
'Bacteria Factories' Created for Future Space Missions
A team of scientists has found a way to engineer bacteria so that they can produce spider-silk and other hard-to-manufacture proteins that could be useful in future space missions.
Scientists Find Two Rare Genes Linked to Alzheimer's
"What if Alzheimer's is a disease of development as much as it is a disease of aging?" one scientist asked.
Changes to DNA Linked to Autism, Psychiatric Disorders
Research shows children with 16p11.2 deletion or duplication have a higher chance of having a psychiatric disorder.
Discarded Napkin Connects Man to 1993 Cold Case Murder
Police tracked the suspect to his daughter's hockey game in Wisconsin, where they retrieved his used napkin from a trash can.