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

A Crittenden County judge has authorized DNA testing of evidence in the West Memphis Three case, which will be conducted by ...

Authorities said a woman in August 1986 reported to Michigan State Police troopers with the Manistique Post that she had been ...

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

University of Queensland researchers have developed an affordable, open-source DNA measurement tool that can be built using a ...

Scientists found genetic elements linked to hibernation in the human genome. Tapping into them could produce a new wave of ...

MARION, Ark. (KAIT) - A judge Friday ordered DNA testing of evidence connected with the West Memphis 3 murders. During a ...

A sexual assault survivor who suspects his younger brother may be his son has received a bombshell update after a US court ...

She was rescued from a shelter specializing in pit bulls, but as the weeks passed and Ripley began to grow at an astonishing ...

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