DNA reveals a previously unknown wave of people settled in South America 1,300 years ago and that Indigenous Americans carry remnants of a "ghost lineage." ...

In a new study, scientists analyzed one such strategy used by the bacterium Escherichia coli. One of the enzymes in the ...

A genetic genealogist predicts DNA results in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance could take months after the FBI received a hair ...

Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days ...

Everyday DNA mutations can help us understand immune function and aging—and even mitigate harm caused by some inherited ...

An analysis of ancient DNA and modern disease risk suggests some immune genes may reduce allergy risk rather than increase it ...

A diagram of the DRT3 system, showing Drt3a in yellow and Drt3b in blue. (Hyunbin Lee) Scientists have just discovered an ...

In everyday life, our genetic material is constantly under attack from many factors. Environmental influences such as light, ...

A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized ...