A fleeting DNA fold called i‑DNA can switch cancer‑related genes on and off, revealing a hidden structural weak point that ...

Investigators say DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s home largely traces to people with legitimate access, while a partial ...

Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore tells PEOPLE, 'If I was the kidnapper, I would be extremely worried right now' ...

According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home may not yield a usable profile for comparison.

But the study, published Thursday in the journal Science, shows “that whenever Neanderthals and modern humans have mated, ...

"At first, I kind of laughed … But they were serious. I could just see the seriousness in their faces." In this book excerpt, Lise Barnéoud explores the limitations of DNA testing.

Over four decades after a teenager was murdered, DNA found on a discarded cigarette has helped authorities catch her killer. Sarah Geer, 13, was last seen leaving her friend’s house in Cloverdale, ...

Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate ...

When I found out my father had been adopted, I was curious to know more about his side of the family. Nothing could have prepared me for what I would discover ...