Stuff that scientists have called the "dark matter" of the genome, or even dismissed as "junk DNA," appears to have played a big role in rice domestication.

Researchers have extracted a whole human genome from 5,700-year-old "chewing gum." It could mark a new untapped source of ancient DNA.

New insight into how our bodies repair damage to DNA could help improve cancer diagnosis and therapy, researchers report.

Ultra-sensitive hotspots in the human genome are like "bullseyes" for UV radiation in sunlight, but that could help people at higher risk of skin cancer.

Your search for long-lost cousins could open you up to "genetic hacking." And unlike credit card information, you can't just cancel your old genome and get a new one.

Whole genome sequencing of tumour cells could help predict the prognosis of a patient’s cancer and offer clues to identify the most effective treatment, suggests an international study published today in Nature Medicine.

A surprising genetic diversity may help explain why Chardonnay has a different flavor, aroma, and color, than other varietals.

Though two embryos may look alike, they can start out with surprisingly different instructions for development in their genomes.

"...these are for-profit companies and ultimately their responsibility is to maximize their profits, not to protect your privacy," says law professor Erin Murphy.