The findings of a new study contradict previous results from some of the same scientists that suggested Neanderthal DNA was gradually removed from modern human genomes.

Genetic material from bones could be used to locate living descendants for the remains’ repatriation, researchers showed.

The recent discovery of 17 people who have inherited maternal and paternal lines of mitochondrial DNA has major ramifications for medical and ancestry research.

Genetic information from dozens of individuals living 700 to 10,000 years ago reveals connections between Clovis and Native Americans and South Americans.

Companies are building platforms based on blockchain technology to let individuals control and directly profit from their genomic and medical information.

The NIH epidemiologist has worked to ensure genetic health and population genetics studies contain data from African—not just European—populations.

A security researcher found the email addresses and encrypted passwords of more than 92 million users of the genealogy site on a private server outside the company.

Luna DNA, Nebula Genomics, and other “bio-brokers” will allow customers to make money by granting access to their genetic and personal information for research purposes.

“Cheddar Man” had dark hair and blue eyes, a sequencing analysis suggests.