Genetics is a fascinating and rapidly evolving field. What we learned in school was a valuable foundation, but modern science has revealed a far more intricate and dynamic picture. By understanding ...

From our DNA strands to fishing rods to art, knots are all around us. Ana Wright, a Davidson College assistant mathematics ...

MIT engineers have developed a new kind of low-cost, easy-to-use sensor that could bring fast and affordable disease testing ...

MIT’s CRISPR sensor detects cancer and HIV for 50 cents and stays effective for two months without refrigeration.

After years of collecting consumer DNA, genetic testing companies are monetizing the data. But who should profit — the ...

Biological science has made such astonishing leaps in the last few decades, such as precise gene editing, that scientists are now tackling the next logical — yet inherently controversial — step: ...

DNA isn’t just for genetics anymore—it’s shaping up to be the ultimate storage device, especially for your photographs.

Is it really possible to eat fully vegan on just $5 a day? That’s the question I asked myself when I noticed my grocery bills ...

A new DNA test can predict how well you're aging—and how long you might live. Scientists say it could change the future of ...