The world's oldest DNA comes from a 2.4 million-year-old ecosystem in Greenland. Will scientists eventually sequence even older DNA?

The discovery centers on the unique strands of DNA contained within our mitochondria, the power stations of our cells. By ...

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It's no secret that we need new ways to treat and detect disease, including cancer. Specifically, we need better biomarkers ...

Companies that make DNA for science labs screen out any requests for dangerous bits of genetic material. But a new study ...

After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt ...

When something dies, a telltale radioactive signal ticks like a natural clock. Discovering it helped us solve all sorts of ...

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A groundbreaking study has revealed that your mom and dad’s DNA don’t just pass on telomere length, they actively reshape it ...

Our ancient past isn't always buried history. When it comes to our DNA, nearly 9% of the human genome is made up of leftover ...

Through DNA origami, oligonucleotides form complex nanostructures, driving advancements in nanotechnology and offering ...