DNA

Ancient DNA reveals the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat

Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have conducted a genetic analysis of the remains of soldiers who retreated from Russia in…

6 months ago

Scientists are closing in on Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA

For over five centuries, Leonardo Da Vinci has been celebrated as a visionary artist, scientist, and inventor, known for his…

7 months ago

The sweetpotato’s DNA turned out stranger than anyone expected

The sweetpotato feeds millions worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where its natural resilience to climate extremes makes it crucial for…

7 months ago

This cassette tape is made from DNA and can hold every song ever recorded, researchers say

A team of researchers in China has come up with a new twist on a classic technology: a DNA-powered cassette…

8 months ago

Great white sharks have a DNA mystery science still can’t explain

White sharks exhibit stark differences between the DNA in their nuclei and the DNA in their mitochondria. Until now, scientists…

8 months ago

This DNA test can predict if a 5-year-old will be obese as an adult

What if we could prevent people from developing obesity? The World Obesity Federation expects more than half the global population…

9 months ago

Three-person DNA IVF stops inherited disease—eight healthy babies born in UK first

The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight…

9 months ago

A more realistic look at DNA in action

By creating a more true-to-life representation of DNA's environment, researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that strand separation -- the…

12 months ago

Scientists Revive Dire Wolves Using Ancient DNA and Modern Gene Editing

Three live dire wolf pups have been born using reconstructed DNA. The extinct species had last roamed North America around…

1 year ago

Researchers develop new DNA test for personalized treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Roughly one out of three women ages 14-49 in the United States develop a vaginal bacterial imbalance known as bacterial…

1 year ago