This statement might sound like a line from a sci-fi movie, but what if life on Earth didn’t start here at all? For decades, ...

An analysis of bones from ancient people who once lived in Colombia has discovered DNA that does not directly connect them to ...

A deeper understanding of how DNA changes over generations helps scientists learn why people differ and how diseases develop. Until recently, many fast-changing parts of the human genome remained ...

Long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1 or L1) is the only active, self-copying genetic element in the human ...

Scientists discover a byproduct of sucralose that can damage DNA, raising new questions about the safety of artificial ...

A rapid DNA test found a 99.9% match to DNA samples collected from Scott's parents, meaning that the remains found on ...

DNA repair is essential for the maintenance of genomic stability and its failure can lead to human disease. Various DNA repair systems exist, such as base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, ...

A newly discovered protein from Earth’s toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular ...

Partial human remains were found in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness north of Sedona. Here's everything we know.

Do you really want to know what's in a hot dog? If the answer is no, you should stop reading now. Clear Food, a company that genetically tests food products, decided to investigate. It used genomic ...