What is DNA, and how does it work? You don't need a degree in genetics to understand. Here, we'll give an overview of DNA and answer questions like these: What does DNA stand for?

The Age of AI will rely on massive volumes of data that can be easily stored and retrieved—and bioscience may have an ...

DNA sequencing has been advancing at an exponential rate -- how? And why should we care if that trend continues?

A deeper understanding of how DNA changes over generations helps scientists learn why people differ and how diseases develop. Until recently, many fast-changing parts of the human genome remained ...

The newest DNA sequencing technology from Swiss multinational Roche doesn’t measure DNA directly but in fact analyzes a different polymer altogether. The technology is not yet available for sale ...

Scientists in Colombia have discovered a previously unknown lineage of human beings after fully sequencing the DNA of ancient ...

But how do these DNA tests work, and how can they tell if two people are related to each other? A genetic test typically involves submitting a saliva sample to a laboratory.