DNA analysis uncovers human, microbial, plant and animal traces on the Shroud of Turin, shedding fresh light on its complex biological history. Measuring roughly 14 feet (4.4 meters) in length, the linen cloth bears a faint double‑sided impression of a...

A newly developed in vitro system reveals how plant and animal enzymes clear protein roadblocks during bacterial DNA integration. Scientists have developed a cell-free technique to track how a plant-infecting bacterium hands off its genetic material,...

A new study uncovers small genomic regions that allow cancer’s circular DNA to attach to chromosomes during cell division, ensuring the survival of powerful oncogene copies. Cancer rewrites the rules of biology in ways that often surprise even...

Groundbreaking research into DNA organization and transcription is challenging long-held scientific assumptions about how the genome functions. For decades, molecular biologists have operated under the assumption that ribonucleotides—the building...

A new study shows mosquitoes can quietly collect DNA from dozens of animals, offering a surprisingly powerful way to monitor biodiversity and track elusive species in the wild. Most people swat mosquitoes without a second thought. They buzz, they bite,...

New genetic analysis of ancient DNA uncovers a surprising chapter in human history, revealing secrets hidden for tens of thousands of years. Modern humans still carry DNA from two previously unknown extinct human lineages, according to a new study from...

A revolutionary DNA swabbing technique has allowed researchers to extract “biological signatures of history” from fragile Renaissance artifacts, revealing the hidden biomes and paternal lineages of the world’s most famous polymath. This study details...

Genetic study reveals two unknown archaic hominin lineages that still contribute DNA to modern humans, highlighting a more complex evolutionary history. A recent analysis suggests that a previously unidentified human branch mixed with the ancestors of...

Researchers discovered human DNA traces in five ancient samples, four of which lacked paint, offering new insights into prehistoric artifacts. In a groundbreaking achievement for paleogenetics, researchers have successfully extracted ancient human DNA...

DNA from two ancient Saharan herders shows that early people in North Africa adopted herding through shared ideas, not mass migration, and belonged to a long-isolated human lineage once living in a greener Sahara. Today, the Sahara is known for heat,...

the last visitors have departed. In a milestone for paleogenetics, researchers have successfully recovered ancient human DNA directly from cave walls, demonstrating that genetic material can remain preserved on rock surfaces for millennia. This...

reactivations, that may lead to disease. A study published on June 30th in PLOS Pathogens suggests that attacking herpesvirus DNA with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology can suppress virus replication and, in some cases, lead to elimination of the...

DNA analysis of a 17th-century Quebec cemetery reveals surprising ancestral truths, reshaping our understanding of family legends and early colonial history. A genetic investigation into 45 sets of remains recovered from a colonial-era cemetery in...

into Europe’s mysterious Ice Age history. In a major leap for paleogenetics, researchers have successfully extracted nuclear DNA from cave sediment, offering a detailed look at the lives of humans who inhabited northern Spain roughly 22,000 years ago....

revolutionized our understanding of cellular metabolism. Furthermore, mitochondria are unique in that they possess their own DNA, known as mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). This DNA is separate from the nuclear DNA found in the cell's nucleus. The presence of...

food component with essential alkaline earth metals, scientists create dual-targeting metallodrugs with high affinity for DNA grooves. A team of researchers has introduced a novel class of bioinorganic compounds by combining the biological properties of...

CRISPR’s accuracy. Gene‑editing works like a delicate matchmaking process: the protein “scissors” must latch onto a precise DNA segment, and a deviation as small as a single hydrogen atom can cause the enzyme to slip onto a similar, unintended site. In...

Ancient DNA shows Scythian elite families kept power across generations, forcing historians to rethink Iron Age nomadic social structures. A new genetic study has supplied strong evidence that political authority among the Scythian aristocracy was...

Google’s new genome atlas uses advanced AI to predict the health impact of every possible DNA mutation, offering a powerful tool for medical research. Google DeepMind has unveiled a new digital resource that promises to transform how scientists...

Ancient microbes trapped in Antarctic ice for millions of years show signs of life, offering new clues on how long DNA survives in extreme frozen environments. Deep Freeze: How Ancient Antarctic Ice Reveals the Limits of Microbial Survival Research...