Living fossil has "largest of all animal genomes"—30x the DNA in humans
With over 90 billion DNA bases, the South American lungfish may give us clues as to how life transitioned from water to land.
"Jurassic Park" theme preserved in DNA in "amber"
The discovery takes us one step closer to creating digital data storage out of DNA.
Clams may hold the secrets to a longer life, scientists claim
The discovery points to an important role in the repair of DNA and the prevention of tumors.
Miniproteins that may be key to human evolution appeared "out of nowhere"
Scientists have discovered many new microproteins that are coded for in parts of our DNA previously thought to be empty.
Photos show great white shark's ripped fin "zipped" itself back up
The reason behind this remarkable wound-healing ability is unclear, but researchers think it may have something to do with shark mating.
De-Extinction plan to bring back dodo could have bad consequences
The expensive effort to bring the dodo back from the dead could have positive impacts in ecology and research, but could also negatively affect other animals.
Woman who should not have developed beyond embryo astonishes scientists
The patient has overcome 12 tumors in only 36 years, thanks to a never-seen-before genetic mutation.
Genome Defined As Human Genetic Blueprint Fully Sequenced for First Time
Around two decades since scientists made history by sequencing the human genome, it has now been mapped fully in what has been described as an "incredible" achievement.
De-Extinction Scientists Are Planning To Bring Back a Long-Lost 'Tiger'
Tasmanian tigers went extinct in 1936 but scientists in Australia believe they can resurrect the species using gene editing technology.
Ancient Ancestors of Deadly Snakes Swam to Australia, Study Finds
Researchers examined the evolutionary history of two of the most deadly venomous snakes in Australia—eastern brown snakes and tiger snakes
Heavy Drinking Could Be Linked to Lung Cancer, Scientists Believe
The genetic study involved over 100,000 people.
Ancient 'Chewing Gum' of 5,700-Year-Old Hunter-Gather Analyzed
Researchers say they have been able to extract a complete ancient human genome from something other than a human bone for the very first time.
Deep-sea Fish Living in Almost Total Darkness Can See Color: Scientists
"The main joy of being a biologist is that we are continually surprised and this paper certainly did that," an expert told Newsweek.
Chinese Scientist He Jiankui Goes Missing
"China's Frankenstein" has not been seen since an international summit in Hong Kong last week.
Mosquito Genes May Explain Why Some Are Prone to Bites
Scientists have put together the most "comprehensive catalog" of the Aedes aegypti mosquito's DNA.
DNA of Ancient Mummy Shines Light on American History
Research has revealed fascinating new details about the ancient history of the Americas.
Drug Addicts More Likely to Have Virus in Genome
Researchers hope their study will help destigmatize addiction.
The Search for a Cancer Cure Has Ignored African DNA
Genetic research has nearly excluded an entire continent. A massive effort to remedy that could change the future of cancer treatment—and of science.
Breakthrough DNA Sequencer Fills Gaps in Human Genome
The device has closed 12 gaps in the known human genome.
Scientists Map the Weed Genome for Medicine
The full extent of cannabis's medicinal benefits remains largely unexplored.
New Genome Shows Neanderthals Weren't So Incestuous
The world now has its second ever high-quality Neanderthal genome.
Gene Editing Is Causing a Government Ethics Nightmare
There are virtually no regulations for CRISPR technology.
Autism Risk: Are Girls More Protected From Diagnosis?
The Autism Sisters Project seeks to understand why boys are four times more likely to develop autism than girls.
Vikings Might Slay Cancer
An age-old fascination with genealogy helps Icelandic scientists chart their nation's entire genome.
Genetics of Prostate Cancer Holds Key to Treatment
Several mutations in the most aggressive form of the disease may respond to drugs used for other cancer types.
GMO Scientists Could Save the World From Hunger
The gene-editing CRISPR technology will create crops that can feed us all.
Top Science Breakthroughs of 2014: Rosetta Tops Science Magazine's List
Which discoveries changed the game in 2014?
Autism Could Be Caused by Genetic Mutations in Over 100 Genes, According to New Research
Two studies shed light on how rare genetic mutations can lead to developing the disorder.