The oldest sediment DNA discovered so far comes from Greenland and is 2 million years old.

The state of DNA synthesis is a bit like humanity’s journey to the moon—just because something has been achieved before doesn’t mean we should cease figuring out how to do it better.” That is how ...

DNA is known to keep its form for centuries, and the researchers found that their tape could store data for more than 345 years at room temperature, or about 20,000 years at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 ...

There is an awful lot of DNA stuffed into every cell.Ben's blog on stars and grains of sand got me to thinking about DNA. How long would the DNA from every living thing on Earth stretch? Could we make ...

There are a couple of amusingly dismissive references made to “Jurassic Park” during “Hunt for the Oldest DNA,” a presentation of “NOVA” that debunks a few hare-brained theories about cloning ...

Scientists used decades old air filters to read DNA in dust, revealing a long decline in biodiversity across northern Sweden.

Every living thing has DNA, the blueprint for life. These genetic blueprints separate us as species and, further, as individuals. The human genome — the complete set of DNA found in all humans — is ...

Our brains store immense information about our experiences, feelings, and the world around us. Networks of neurons encode these signals as memories. These networks are called engrams. Select neurons ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. DNA tests can tell people where in the world their ancestors came from, and if they're at risk of ...