Scientists Settled an Old Family Mystery Using DNA From Postcards
Swiss forensic geneticists analyzed DNA recovered from postage stamps dating back to World War I and solved a century-old paternity puzzle. ..
Swiss forensic geneticists analyzed DNA recovered from postage stamps dating back to World War I and solved a century-old paternity puzzle. ..
Creating bespoke cells could transform testing and help develop new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. ..
Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty of killing her babies. One scientist suspected the real culprit was mutant DNA—and went on a tireless quest to prove ..
Guide dogs need the right personality, health, and training. Scientists are studying the genetics behind the traits that make a dog suited to working. ..
Reactor-grown nuggets, human-edited genetic code, and new mRNA technologies could change our relationship to life itself. ..
Genomics England plans to test out a program that will offer whole genome sequencing to newborns—opening up a Pandora’s box of ethical concerns. ..
A new gene expression study reveals broad cellular diversity as well as possibly ancient connections between the nervous, immune, and digestive systems. ..
California’s SB 41 is the latest to tighten regulations on the sensitive data collected by companies like 23andMe or Ancestry. ..
Genomes hold immense quantities of noncoding DNA. Some of it is essential for life, some seems useless, and some has its own agenda. ..
DNA double-strand breaks are associated with cancer and aging. A new study shows neurons can use them to quickly express genes related to learning and memory. ..