The giant DNA loops were discovered through a careful study of saliva samples from 56 volunteers, with further tests ...

While scientists are amassing a fair amount of data regarding our gut microbiomes, the oral microbiome is a bit of a new ...

Researchers believe that's partly down to the spider's 'dark DNA' - a mysterious part of the animal's genetic code, and they ...

Did you know that some cancers can be passed down from generation to generation? Thanks to advances in genetics, it is now ...

Scientists confirmed genetic continuity in Leonardo da Vinci’s male descendants. Work is underway to compare ancient remains ...

Columbian mammoths in Mexico are genetically different from those in the U.S. and Canada, surprise DNA study reveals.

Does heart disease or cancer run in your family? MUSC researchers have created a program to identify whether you’re at an ...

Sweetpotato, a critical food crop for millions, has finally had its genetic code fully decoded after decades of mystery.

MIT spinout Cache DNA has created a technology for room-temperature DNA storage, challenging the need for cold chain ...