Infections particular to our genome may have helped drive human-specific traits — plus, using heat to power DNA computers.

Researchers at Duke University used CRISPR technologies to discover previously unannotated stretches of DNA in the "dark ...

The new prime editors are about as efficient as their predecessors but make up to 60-fold fewer ‘indel’ mistakes.

Genome editing is increasingly recognized as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare innovation.

Genome editing is increasingly recognised as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare ...

Chimpanzees, along with bonobos, are humans' closest living relatives. In fact, you may have heard that humans and chimps ...

Using the wrong DNA reference genome can lead scientists to false conclusions about wildlife health and survival.

A New York judge on Wednesday admitted DNA evidence prosecutors say links alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to ...

Researchers are now exploring how different types of repetitive DNA create genome instability and structurally variant chromosomes.

For decades, scientists have known that bacteria can exchange genetic material, in a process called horizontal gene transfer.

Bacteriophages designed with AI kill E. coli faster than a well-studied strain, but the tech needs regulation before moving beyond lab dishes.

US biotech Ansa Biotechnologies has raised $45.2 million and secured a further $9.2 million in commitments through an ...