DNA
The Island Where Scientists Bring Extinct Reptiles Back to Life (Nope, Not That One)
Reviving a long-dead Galapagos tortoise will take Jurassic Park-esque tactics—but have humans already intervened too much?
How Scientists Decide Which Animal Genomes to Sequence
There are an estimated 8.7 million species on Earth–it's unlikely scientists will ever sequence them all
In a First, Archival-Quality Performances Are Preserved in DNA
Songs by Miles Davis and Deep Purple at the Montreux Jazz Festival will live on in the ultra-compact, long-lasting format
Celiac Sufferers May Soon Have Better Bread Options Thanks to Genetically Modified Wheat
Researchers successfully removed 90 percent of the genes that code for the gluten proteins that trigger adverse symptoms
Ancient DNA Helps Scientists Shed Light on How Ancient Africans Moved and Mixed
New techniques help explain why there is little genetic overlap between modern and ancient Malawi people—and promise much more
Your Childhood Experiences Can Permanently Change Your DNA
An investigation into more than 500 children shows that upbringing can have dramatic effects on human health
What's Really in That Tuna Roll? DNA Testing Can Help You Find Out
This rapidly evolving tech aims to empower consumers and shine a light on the food industry
This Russian Monument Honors the Humble Lab Mouse
A peculiar Russian monument praises the scientific achievements of a tiny mammal
This 'Extinct' Penguin Likely Never Existed in the First Place
DNA analysis helps untangle the species behind a jumble of bone fragments
DNA Analysis Sheds Light on the Mysterious Origins of the Ancient Greeks
Scholars have long puzzled over the ancestry of the Minoans and Myceneans, two important Bronze Age cultures
Medieval Manuscripts Are a DNA Smorgasbord
Researchers are finding animal DNA in the parchment pages as well as genetic fingerprints from humans (like kissing priests)
Why Are Tardigrades the World's Hardiest Creature? DNA Offers Clues
They may be tiny, but don't let their stubby stature fool you
Found: New Species of Ocean Sunfish, the World’s Largest Bony Fish
After identifying genetic traces of the creature, one researcher spent years searching for the aquatic beast
New Study Has a Bone to Pick With Dog Domestication Findings
Contrary to past research, a new DNA study suggests fido was only tamed once
Scientists Store Video Clip in DNA of Living Cells
This first could lead to health-monitoring molecular recorders inside cells
Ancient DNA Could Unravel the Mystery of Prehistoric European Migration
New research pinpoints the geographic origins of ancient Eurasians, showing how the continent’s population changed
Ancient Mummies Finally Give Up Their Genetic Secrets
Armed with new DNA techniques, scientists have extracted genetic sequences from preserved Egyptians
The Key to Protecting Life on Earth May Be Barcoding It
An easier way to read DNA is helping scientists tease apart species and ecosystems in nuanced ways
Why Scientists Sent Mouse Sperm to the International Space Station
Back on Earth, a pile of new pups proves that mouse DNA can survive space
What Does It Mean to Be a Species? Genetics Is Changing the Answer
As DNA techniques let us see animals in finer and finer gradients, the old definition is falling apart
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