Human DNA isn't actually entirely human. Strangely, a lot of our genetic material came from unwanted guests hitching rides in ...

Everyday DNA mutations can help us understand immune function and aging—and even mitigate harm caused by some inherited ...

DNA stores the instructions for life and, along with enzymes and other molecules, computes everything from hair color to risk of developing diseases. Harnessing that prowess and immense storage ...

In a new study, scientists analyzed one such strategy used by the bacterium Escherichia coli. One of the enzymes in the ...

One of the challenges of fighting pancreatic cancer is finding ways to penetrate the organ's dense tissue to define the margins between malignant and normal tissue. A new study uses DNA origami ...

Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of ...

A wave of new resources is transforming genealogy by combining DNA analysis with traditional research, offering step-by-step strategies for tracing relatives and building family trees. From free ...

Until now, molecular-level DNA circuits have mainly been used for simple tasks, such as detecting the presence of ...