For decades, scientists believed the domestic cat first wandered into European life alongside the continent’s early farmers.

Ten years after learning their polygenic risk score, patients had fewer events—perhaps due to greater use of statin therapy.

A study has shown that a dangerous game of "brinkmanship" between rival genes in mammals could help explain why many ...

Groundbreaking longevity research initiative brings together leading scientists and institutions to decode the genetic basis ...

In an effort to explain a modern medical mystery, an international team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has identified a potential microbial culprit behind the alarming ...

DNA found in museum pieces could provide a unique opportunity to study the history and spread of infectious diseases, ...

The first comprehensive review of cyber-biosecurity risks has been released. Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS), the same ...

Ancient DNA analysis challenges our understanding of the ancient Phoenician-Punic civilization. An international team of researchers analyzing genome-wide data from 210 ancient individuals has found ...

Here is a timeline of the investigation: Nov. 20, 1993: Two hunters discover the body of Sandra Costilla, 28, in a wooded ...

S cientists might have succeeded in sequencing the entire human genome, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still learning new ...

A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through ...