When scientists sequenced the DNA of a woman who lived to 117, they were not just cataloging the quirks of an extraordinary ...

It has been claimed that because most of our DNA is active, it must be important, but now human-plant hybrid cells have been ...

John was abandoned as a newborn and grew up with no knowledge of where he came from. Then one Christmas that changed.

Learn how pigs spread across Pacific islands, what their DNA reveals about ancient human journeys, and why their legacy still matters today.

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread ...

A tiny percentage of our DNA—around 2%—contains 20,000-odd genes. The remaining 98%—long known as the non-coding genome, or so-called 'junk' DNA—includes many of the "switches" that control when and ...

It's the end of a nearly 100-year-old mystery. Using DNA-analysis, scientists have identified an ancient human relative nicknamed "Dragon Man", new research showed. It all started with a ...

For decades, biologists assumed a single ‘turtle tick’ crawled across much of Asia. Now detailed DNA and microscope work show ...

Maria Branyas, who lived to 117, fascinated scientists studying human longevity. DNA tests showed her cells behaved decades ...

In the rugged landscapes of Papua New Guinea—where more than 800 languages echo across valleys and coasts—a remarkable discovery has brought new clarity to one of humanity's greatest migrations. In a ...

Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team from ...

The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight. Current ...