Scientists have identified at least three events where genes from distinct Denisovan populations mixed with human DNA, ...

Overall, she felt grateful for the knowledge of her genetic status, which gave her a sense of power and agency over her fate.

The presence of human waste in sewage overflow or stormwater runoff that ultimately finds its way into rivers and lakes is a ...

A new study says Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago.

Human DNA recovered from remains found in Europe is revealing our species’ shared history with Neanderthals. The trove is the ...

A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases has been applied to reduce ...

A study using the Summit supercomputer mapped the genetics of over 500,000 U.S. veterans, a major leap for precision medicine ...

When introducing genes into yeast to make it produce drugs and other useful substances, it is also necessary to reliably ...

Today, all humans except those with only African heritage bear the marks of this union in their DNA. The study's findings ...

To protect the sensitive genetic data of millions and restore trust in genomic innovation, we must implement clear, ...

A North Texas police department used genetic genealogy technology, similar to what's used in over-the-counter ancestry tests, ...

A recent innovation from Johns Hopkins researchers enables deeper insights into gene function and disease-linked mutations ...