A Harvard Medical School study shows the sex hormone estrogen — thus far thought to be only a fuel for breast cancer growth — can directly cause tumor-driving genomic rearrangements.

Harvard Professor Richard Losick highlights flawed, human side of science in his MSI Distinguished Achievement Award lecture.

Biomolecular archaeology reveals a fuller picture of the Xiongnu people, the world’s first nomadic empire.

New genetic research shows untold migration to remote Pacific islands was generally matrilocal.

New research produces earliest DNA from Sub-Saharan Africa and a more complete look at ancient peoples.

A team of researchers has developed a new drug delivery system that was able to edit genes associated with high cholesterol and to partially restore vision in mice.

Two new studies highlight technological advances in large-scale genomics and open windows into the lives of ancient people.

Marcus du Sautoy discussed his latest work “Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life,” with Melissa Franklin, Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics.

A concept for seeded all-or-nothing assembly of micron-scale DNA nanostructures that could extend nanofabrication capabilities and enable creation of highly specific diagnostics.