Genetic ancestry tests claim to trace your roots and connect you with ancient peoples—but experts say the science doesn’t ...

This microbe can survive doses of radiation that would obliterate any other living thing. Here’s what this means for science ...

The newfound species belongs to the family of 'ladybird velvet spiders' but the bodily features display starkly unusual ...

The secret of longevity has fascinated people for centuries, and a recent study suggests that the answer may be rooted far ...

Researchers have revealed that so-called “junk DNA” contains powerful switches that help control brain cells linked to ...

Researchers have identified elusive DNA switches in brain support cells that influence genes tied to Alzheimer’s disease. When people think about DNA, they often picture genes that determine our ...

Ancient hunter-gatherer genes may hold the secret to living past 100, according to a new study of Italian centenarians and their DNA.

The vampire squid’s massive genome is revealing a deep evolutionary link once thought lost to time. You won’t believe where ...

By studying the natural world, scientists find blueprints for innovations that can improve human lives—in the genes of a ...

Study finds CRISPR/Cas gene editing causes “chromatin fatigue” – another surprise mechanism by which it can produce unwanted ...

The new analysis study showed the delay may stem from genetic mutations that are present when a child is born – but activate ...

A plant's success may depend on how well the three sets of genetic instructions it carries in its cells cooperate, according ...