With a new study in the journal Cell, researchers at Stanford University and Stockholm University have contributed to ...

Life's instructions are written in DNA, but it is the enzyme RNA polymerase II (Pol II) that reads the script, transcribing ...

A recent documentary on Hitler’s DNA and the supposed de-extinction of the dire wolf have both sparked widespread backlash from scientists ...

There’s more to dna than just the double helix we know and love: under some conditions this familiar molecule can take on ...

On November 13, 2025, Google users in India were greeted with a smart twist when Google’s iconic logo had transformed into a DNA-themed Doodle. The Doodle, which first appeared in the United States in ...

With a new study in the journal Cell, researchers at Stanford University and Stockholm University have contributed to ...

An ancient fragment of bone discovered in the Crimean cave of Starosele is changing what we think about how and where Neanderthals migrated. The fragment, now known as Star 1, turned out to be ...

Scientists will reveal their bombshell findings in the documentary, Hitler’s DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator, that’s set to air on Britain’s Channel 4 on Saturday. According to their research, scientists ...

Every human face is unique, allowing us to distinguish between individuals. We know little about how facial features are encoded in our DNA, but we may be able to learn more about how our faces ...

Science writer David Berreby shares his personal journey with griefbots and discusses how they can offer unexpected comfort, insight and connection in the wake of loss. Kendra Pierre-Louis steps in as ...