A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

Ancient viruses left a legacy in your DNA. And it turns out, that legacy may be helping shape who you are. A recent ...

A massive DNA study reveals how genes shape your sense of smell and offers new clues about brain health and Alzheimer's risk.

A family was grieving the loss of their dog, Rufus, and adopted a senior dog from Muttville who looked similar. A DNA test ...

The recoded bacterium uses only 57 of the 64 possible genetic codes, freeing up seven to be used for different purposes ...

She was rescued from a shelter specializing in pit bulls, but as the weeks passed and Ripley began to grow at an astonishing ...

University of Queensland researchers have developed an affordable, open-source DNA measurement tool that can be built using a ...

Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. They can spend months without food or water, muscles refusing to atrophy, ...