As tough as medieval chainmail armor and as soft as a contact lens. This material is not taken from science fiction, it is a ...

A new study finds tiny Neanderthal DNA differences shaped their powerful jaws, revealing how small genetic changes influence ...

Donald Trump's administration is turning immigration screening into the backbone of a DNA surveillance system that reaches far beyond the border.

DNA–protein cross-links (DPCs) represent a severe form of DNA damage that can disrupt essential chromatin-based processes.

It's a common storytelling trope: the stubborn foe who is eventually revealed to be a much-needed friend. Biology has its own ...

Researchers have revealed that so-called “junk DNA” contains powerful switches that help control brain cells linked to ...

High-resolution imaging has revealed the internal layout of chromatin condensates, showing how DNA fibers fold and interact ...

A tiny percentage of our DNA—around 2%—contains 20,000-odd genes. The remaining 98%—long known as the non-coding genome, or ...

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.

Dr. Oz investigates how DNA technology solved the 45-year-old murder of newlyweds Linda and Cliff. Genetic genealogist Cece ...

Colibactin is a powerful toxin produced by Escherichia coli and other bacteria living in the human gut. This highly unstable bacterial product causes mutations in DNA that have been linked to ...