The human genome consists of 3 billion base pairs, and when a cell divides, it takes about seven hours to complete making a ...

Black Americans in Illinois can submit a DNA sample to a university-based project trying to find their ancestral homes, ...

Journalist Stephanie Mendez took an Ancestry DNA test hoping to learn more about her roots. What she discovered about her ...

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

The story of this potentially paradigmatic development begins where so much of human health begins: the mitochondria.

He also proved to be 12 percent Saint Bernard, 10 percent German wirehaired pointer and 9 percent each of chow chow and ...

Scientists have developed a chemical method to reverse aging in human cells without the need for genetic modification.

A 4-year-old boy who was found dead in Lorton, Virginia, more than 50 years ago, and whose name has remained a mystery, has ...

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

Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond announces the arrrest of the arrest of Jesse Lee Castillo, 51, in the 27 year old murder ...

University of Florida biologists studying fungal evolution and ecology have discovered three new truffle species, including ...

A 64-year-old man living in Arizona at the time of his arrest has been charged after DNA linked him to a California cold case ...