Henry Goodsell's remains washed up over decades. Forensic genetic genealogy is gaining wider use, and helped solve the case.

The California-based company, which allowed customers to learn about their ancestry by submitting saliva samples in the mail, ...

So Homo longi was a Denisovan all along, and thanks to the remarkably well-preserved skull, we finally know what the ...

Empty cans containing the DNA of an aging rockstar were so popular, despite their US$450 price tag, they appear to be sold out.

Spotting cancer early can significantly improve the chances of recovery, and US researchers have shown that blood biomarkers ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say they have uncovered an advanced method for detecting cancer. A new study, ...

Recent collaborations highlight a growing interest in building a multiomics-based understanding of health and disease.

When you think of dinosaurs, you might imagine towering predators or gentle giants roaming prehistoric landscapes. But what ...

Scientists have developed a “highly sensitive” blood test that could detect signs of cancerous tumours years before the first ...

Amid the trauma of losing their loved ones, it is a long wait for the families of several victims of the Air India plane ...

Embattled genetic testing company 23andMe has been fined £2.3m ($3.1m) by the UK’s privacy regulator for failing to protect ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium that lives in the intestines of animals and humans, and it is often used to ...