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.

Human DNA can be found nearly everywhere. That's good news for science, but bad news for privacy.

“Crimes against children are truly awful, and all too common,” says Ann Ross. “It is important to be able to identify their remains..."

DNA sequencing may provide a more effective way to predict the risk of kidney cancer coming back, researchers report.

A new approach that "baits" the caps or telomeres could provide info on how rapidly we're aging and what we need to do to slow it down.

Researchers have created a new drone that can land on high-up tree branches and collect DNA to help track biodiversity.