DNA microscopy pinpoints the locations of transcripts by laying a grid of tags over the molecules and labeling each connection.

Scientists use microneedle patches to extract DNA for diagnosing diseases in plants.

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Researchers can now track the expansion of a resistance mechanism that allows the malaria vector Anopholes funestus to detoxify a key insecticide used on bed nets.

Genetic material from old artifacts can link people to their ancestral communities and potentially help descendants find their roots.

At an archaeological site in Peru, researchers have found the remains of hundreds of children and llamas sacrificed in the 15th century.

These Type D killer whales have blunter heads and a different color pattern than other orcas. A new species designation hinges on the results of genetic testing.

A study underscores the importance of Dna2 in maintaining the integrity of the genetic code.

A study on yeast illuminates how insertions may occur.