DNA has been used for years to store data, but encoding information into the molecule is painstaking work. Now, researchers ...

DNA can hold a staggering amount of information. Not only is it the blueprint for all life on Earth, but a single gram of DNA ...

Researchers used DNA testing on 14 casts of victims found in the ruins of the Roman city destroyed in 79 AD. Using DNA taken from fragmented skeletal remains, they concluded an adult holding a ...

But new DNA evidence suggests things were not as they seem — and these prevailing interpretations come from looking at the ancient world through modern eyes. "We were able to disprove or ...

Turmoil at 23andMe, a company offering popular at-home DNA testing, has upset the industry. Following the resignation of every independent member of the company’s board of directors, its chief ...

Thanks to new DNA techniques, this is becoming increasingly feasible. Ph.D. student Kevin Groen tested how effective these techniques are at unraveling the diets of wild animals. "Knowing an ...

Testing your DNA is easier than ever with an abundance of at-home DNA tests on the market. All you need to do is provide a simple DNA sample to learn more about your heritage and family history.

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Suspected 1970s serial killer Bruce Lindahl has been identified as the culprit in a 1979 cold case murder through DNA evidence, Illinois authorities announced Wednesday. In a surprising turn of ...

Biotech company 23andMe was once hailed as one of the most successful businesses selling DNA analysis services to anybody who could afford one of its saliva test kits. But 18 years after it was ...

You can edit what information becomes public or private on the site, and how you want to appear to other users if your DNA matches with someone else. You'll have an opportunity to review all ...

When you use links on our website, we may earn a fee. Dog DNA tests provide essential information to help you give your dog the best care possible. Not only do they inform you of your dog’s ...