Unveiling a new chapter in the understanding of human genetics, scientists have discovered a hidden geometric code within our ...

Arabidopsis thaliana was always an unlikely candidate for the limelight. But 25 years ago, the diminutive thale cress ...

The first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh has been discovered on the remains of a teenage boy who died in ...

Human remains discovered earlier this year in a remote area of northwestern Washington state are those of an Indigenous woman ...

DNA in seawater revealed that 93% of fish species live beyond known ranges, exposing major gaps in global marine biodiversity records.

A team of scientists has developed a highly accurate blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The test reads tiny DNA patterns that reveal the biological signature of the illness. For millions who’ve ...

Dear Eric: I wanted to respond to the letter from the father who found out his children did not share his DNA (“Sad Dad”). I am a daughter who discovered after my parents were dead that my father was ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I celebrated our 30th anniversary this past spring. He has many wonderful qualities, but he’s also a “lone wolf” who very rarely asks for my input or help. A few months ...

The father and your answer were spot on. I went through a period of feeling unmoored after I found out. I always knew my mother was adopted — no blood relatives save her on the maternal side — now it ...

The global crisis of diminishing biological diversity is challenging our current ability to monitor changes in ecosystems.

The genetic link between bones discovered thousands of miles away from each other suggests a prehistoric migration route.

Virginia Tech scientists found that age-related memory loss stems from molecular changes in the brain. Memory decline might not be just a natural part of aging. Researchers at Virginia Tech have ...