Researchers extracted DNA from remains found at a Revolutionary War battle site and began comparing them to public records.

What comes to mind when you think of the Sahara Desert? Today, the Sahara is a harsh environment where survival can be ...

At the heart of the case against the man accused of the Gilgo Beach killings is DNA evidence — but the novel way that evidence was tested may now determine whether prosecutors can use it against their ...

Heuermann’s defense team challenged the evidence since it was obtained using “whole genome sequencing,” a new DNA technology that had never been used in a New York court. But prosecutors successfully ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Researchers in Utah are leading the way when it comes to collecting DNA in sexual assault cases. At this moment, Utah is the only state using touch DNA to find answers, and the ...

An outlandish study asserts that aliens might have abducted us and inserted genes into human DNA, with the fallout affecting ...

The unusual DNA of a particular type of spider is fascinating scientists, as they think it may hold the key to diverse ...

A judge in New York rejected a request on 23 September to disqualify the use of cutting-edge DNA sequencing as evidence in a case against an alleged serial killer. The ruling paves the way for a type ...

The unusual DNA of a particular type of spider is fascinating scientists, as they think it may hold the key to diverse evolution across the world we live in. Australia’s peacock spider, known for its ...