Researchers used a new method to investigate past interbreeding with Homo sapiens that doesn't require ancient DNA. The ...

DNA changes in certain blood cancers may signal progression to acute myeloid leukemia or myelofibrosis years before routine blood tests detect them.

This breakthrough transforms the building of synthetic DNA from a chemical process to an electrical one. Here’s what you’ll ...

A Neandertal version of the growth hormone receptor is linked to slightly greater muscle mass, height and weight in adults.

Experts believe we somehow inherited that DNA either directly or indirectly through interbreeding between species. Whether ...

Modern humans carry DNA from two mysterious extinct lineages in addition to Neanderthals and Denisovans. Their hidden genetic ...

(Alones Creative/iStock/Getty Images) One of the most iconic visual representations in biological science is the double helix ...

Our DNA is under constant threat. Chemicals, radiation and the everyday errors of cell division all damage it, and if left ...

The DNA of Asian elephants tells a concerning story. Although all four subspecies are under pressure, there are considerable differences in their genetic health. In an article published in the journal ...

Transporting molecules across biological membranes is essential for life. In nature, this can occur through passive transport, known as diffusion. "Biological systems often use mechanical motion to ...