An international research team has recovered ancient human mitochondrial and nuclear DNA directly from cave wall materials in ...

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For every King Arthur or Roland, whose adventures readers can still enjoy today, another hero of ancient literature may have ...

Every time a cell copies its DNA, parts of the genome are exposed and vulnerable to damage or errors. Molecular biologist ...

As genome editing therapies move through clinical trials to regulatory approval, scientists continue the quest for the holy ...

Scientists have created a silicon chip that can write dozens of DNA sequences simultaneously using electricity and ...

Idaho officials suggested that DNA testing could be used to enforce the state’s transgender bathroom ban, one of the strictest in the nation. The law applies not only to government-owned buildings but ...

Ancient genomes solve the Etruscan paradox, showing how genes shifted for centuries while their language stayed unchanged.

Viruses play a major role in the functioning of ecosystems. They profoundly influence the dynamics of microbial communities, flow of matter and global biogeochemical cycles. Yet despite their ...

Dissecting protective versus detrimental immune responses uncovers biomarkers and mechanisms that can inform the rational design and evaluation of live attenuated vaccines against African swine fever ...