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The second example of storing digital data in DNA affirms its potential as a long-term storage medium.

As wolves became domesticated, their genes adapted to a starch-rich diet of human leftovers.

Women have come a long way, but roadblocks remain

Tumor cells rapidly divide by usurping a metabolic trick from normal cell development.

Patient safety is paramount in regulating new stem cell treatments.

A variety of genetic strategies to counter insect-borne diseases are close to maturity.

Scientists uncover the identities of anonymous DNA donors using freely available web searches.

Researchers identify a chromosome in ants that influences colony social structure and, much like the mammalian Y sex chromosome, doesn’t recombine.

A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research

Non-confirmatory or “negative” results are not worthless.

Scientists use virus-free gene therapy on patient-derived stem cells to repair spinal muscular atrophy in mice.

Researchers and biotech companies are bringing a universal flu vaccine closer to reality.