White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) almost went bottom-up during the last ice age, when sea levels were much lower than ...

The human genome consists of 3 billion base pairs, and when a cell divides, it takes about seven hours to complete making a ...

By Courtney Shaw Click here for updates on this story CLEVELAND (WEWS) -- U.S. Marshals announced that after 60 years ...

Black Americans in Illinois can submit a DNA sample to a university-based project trying to find their ancestral homes, ...

A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

The U.S. Marshals Service is hoping newly discovered DNA evidence will help garner new tips from the public and lead to the ...

Ancient viruses left a legacy in your DNA. And it turns out, that legacy may be helping shape who you are.

Eubanks was serving a life sentence when he escaped authorities following his conviction for the 1965 murder of a 14-year-old ...

Journalist Stephanie Mendez took an Ancestry DNA test hoping to learn more about her roots. What she discovered about her ...

A 4-year-old boy who was found dead in Lorton, Virginia, more than 50 years ago, and whose name has remained a mystery, has ...

The Reiff family was grieving the death of their beloved dog, Rufus, when they adopted Ziggy — and a DNA test found he was ...