The human genome consists of 3 billion base pairs, and when a cell divides, it takes about seven hours to complete making a ...

Black Americans in Illinois can submit a DNA sample to a university-based project trying to find their ancestral homes, ...

Journalist Stephanie Mendez took an Ancestry DNA test hoping to learn more about her roots. What she discovered about her ...

A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

A 4-year-old boy who was found dead in Lorton, Virginia, more than 50 years ago, and whose name has remained a mystery, has ...

Ancient viruses left a legacy in your DNA. And it turns out, that legacy may be helping shape who you are.

University of Florida biologists studying fungal evolution and ecology have discovered three new truffle species, including ...

The recoded bacterium uses only 57 of the 64 possible genetic codes, freeing up seven to be used for different purposes ...

The Reiff family was grieving the death of their beloved dog, Rufus, when they adopted Ziggy — and a DNA test found he was ...

Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. They can spend months without food or water, muscles refusing to atrophy, ...

Authorities in Missouri say DNA samples have solved a 1994 cold case, identifying a man's body found in the Mississippi River ...

A massive DNA study reveals how genes shape your sense of smell and offers new clues about brain health and Alzheimer's risk.