New research links an ancient DNA sequence to neuron growth, brain-cell balance, and a cognitive flexibility trait that may ...

STORY: This skull belongs to a previously unknown lineage of human beings, dating back about 6,000 years ago.That’s according ...

Unexpected slowdowns or spikes in this signal were often interpreted as knots in DNA. But now, a new study published Aug. 12 ...

The case against Long Island’s suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer has emerged as a potentially precedent-setting battleground in the use of advanced DNA techniques in criminal cases ...

DNA sequencing is the process used to determine the order of nucleotides in a specific DNA molecule. This information is useful for researchers in understanding the type of genetic information ...

Accessing DNA wrapped into basic units of packaging depends on the underlying sequence of the building blocks. Like Christmas presents, some nucleosomes are easier to unwrap than others before ...

Putting the DNA pieces together in the correct order is therefore a major obstacle when it comes to DNA sequencing. This is obviously harder the more pieces you have, especially if they are short ...

The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine contains a DNA sequence called Simian Virus 40 that can cause health problems, including ...

Scientists in Colombia have discovered a previously unknown lineage of human beings after fully sequencing the DNA of ancient ...