An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...

Prosecutors narrowed in on DNA evidence on day seven of Brian Walshe’s trial, with witnesses detailing the process of ...

DNA nanostructures are exciting new biomedical tools with myriad potential in treatment, diagnosis and disease prevention.

The Brian Walshe murder trial continues today with a Massachusetts State Police forensic scientist expected back on the stand ...

The genealogy site’s clarification of its terms and conditions has barred those working on unsolved crimes from access to the ...

The world of crime and DNA has evolved significantly over the past decade, including the use of phenotyping to help solve ...

Prosecutors at Brian Walshe’s murder trial continued Tuesday to present evidence they say proves he killed his wife around New Year’s Day 2023 at their Massachusetts home.

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

With a rate of mutation 35 percent higher than random chance, this previously unknown weakness could be a major vector for ...

The Jomon people—who eventually settled in what is now Japan—share little, if any, genetic connection to the Denisovan population that’s spread throughout Eurasia.

Scripps Research scientists have discovered how some tumors endure DNA damage, revealing a potential new way to target them. The DNA inside our cells is constantly exposed to damage, and one of the ...

After more than 50 years of research, scientists still don't know exactly what causes autism. But the data make clear that ...