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

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

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

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

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

A study of ancient DNA from Europeans between 1,700 and 45,000 years ago suggests that 63 percent of them had dark skin.

A 64-year-old man living in Arizona at the time of his arrest has been charged after DNA linked him to a California cold case ...

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

Victims of serious crimes like rape and murder are waiting well over a year for vital DNA evidence in Queensland, a damning ...

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