An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...

To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous infection. That's because most ...

Inside every human cell, six feet of DNA folds into a nucleus that is only a few micrometers wide, yet still manages to ...

A new study reports that the locations where genes begin are particularly prone to mutations, and these genetic changes can ...

Scripps Research scientists have discovered how some tumors endure DNA damage, revealing a potential new way to target them. The DNA inside our cells is constantly exposed to damage, and one of the ...

When DNA breaks, cells must repair it accurately to prevent harmful mutations. Researchers have discovered that during a key ...

From crops to creatures to fully grown humans, DNA is no longer untouchable. Genetic engineering could change evolution in ...

If your estate plan was created before the DNA testing era—or hasn't been updated to account for these new realities—now is ...

In 2022, we reported the DNA sequences of 33 medieval people buried in a Jewish cemetery in Germany. Not long after we made the data publicly available, people started comparing their own DNA with ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

The tool gained prominence in criminal investigations in 2018, when police used it to identify the Golden State Killer, who ...