New research suggests that DNA sequences historically considered to be "junk" have had an overlooked role in gene expression this whole time.

A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as genetic "junk," may actually play powerful roles in regulating gene expression ...

A DNA test can uncover your ancestry and connect you to relatives, but it can also expose family secrets and raise privacy risks. Here’s what you need to know.

One of Osbourne's final ventures included selling cans of Liquid Death with "trace DNA." A can sold on Ebay for more than $4,600.

When environmental stress harms DNA, it can set off a cascade of failures linked to heart conditions, neurodegeneration, and chronic inflammation. A new chemical tool developed at UC Riverside ...

Babies born with DNA from three people in the UK - to prevent 'devastating' illness with no cure It is a major advance for the technique, called mitochondrial donation therapy, designed to prevent ...

The UK was the first country to legalise the creation of IVF babies with DNA from three people. PA Images The safety question Third, is it safe enough? In two of the eight cases, the babies showed ...

DNA research by biologist Gonçalo Themudo has revealed that Ancient Romans' popular garum was made from sardines, offering insights into the umami-rich fish sauce exported across Europe.

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

Doctors in the UK have announced the birth of eight healthy babies after using a groundbreaking procedure to create IVF embryos with DNA from three people.

Ötzi the Iceman isn't the only ancient individual whose DNA is giving us insights into the past. So too are those of his neighbors. A new analysis of the genomes of 47 people who lived in the ...

MyHeritage has a history of connecting long-lost family members - and the brand's DNA kit is currently on sale for £29 ...