public health, genetics & genomics, culture

The agency says it has taken various steps to ensure the privacy of participants’ data. 

Ancient DNA research suggests that there were two independent agricultural revolutions more than 10,000 years ago.

Expecting significant cuts to the federal research budget, scientists are scratching expensive DNA sequencers off their wish lists.

A German ethics council weighs in on the discussion about the use of human-animal chimeras in research.

When European explorers and fishermen began to frequent Canada’s shores in the 16th century, they brought with them a plethora of tools and trinkets, including knives, axes, kettles, and blankets.