The author of a new book looked at over 100 cold cases recently resolved by DNA evidence. He argues there's more that could be done.

Discovery of a DNA shift in the innate immune memory of cells may aid in the fight against sepsis. "Sepsis is a really horrible burden ..."

A new sensor can detect cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, even when they are combined with other drugs or additives like sugar and caffeine.

Nanoengineers have used to DNA to create a quasicrystal, a scientifically intriguing and technologically promising material structure.

Ancient DNA reveals for the first time where workers buried at Machu Picchu more than 500 years ago came from within the lost Inca Empire.

Until now, researchers have not known much about the first steps of insulin synthesis, but a new study solves part of the mystery.

A new "biological camera" harnesses living cells and their inherent biological mechanisms to encode and store data, say researchers.

"...cooking can damage DNA in food, and have discovered that consumption of this DNA may be a source of genetic risk."

Marine biologists have discovered the remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded in the DNA of symbiotic organisms living inside reef-building corals.

A chemical formed when we digest a common artificial sweetener breaks up DNA, according to new research.