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

Authorities said a woman in August 1986 reported to Michigan State Police troopers with the Manistique Post that she had been ...

Victims of serious crimes like rape and murder are waiting well over a year for vital DNA evidence in Queensland, a damning ...

He also proved to be 12 percent Saint Bernard, 10 percent German wirehaired pointer and 9 percent each of chow chow and ...

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

The recoded bacterium uses only 57 of the 64 possible genetic codes, freeing up seven to be used for different purposes ...

A massive DNA study reveals how genes shape your sense of smell and offers new clues about brain health and Alzheimer's risk.

She was rescued from a shelter specializing in pit bulls, but as the weeks passed and Ripley began to grow at an astonishing ...

New DNA technology identifies remains of Renee Isabel Nilsson, a teen missing since 1984, in a Phoenix murder case.