Preserving DNA in biological samples has long posed a challenge for researchers, but the process may be about to get a lot ...

A research team reconstructed the genome of an extinct horse species through an open-air extraction at the archaeological ...

Ancient DNA from an Egyptian genome has been sequenced for the first time, revealing genetic links to the Fertile Crescent.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." First discovered in 2010, the ‘Red Lady of El Mirón’ is an ochre-coated skeleton that provides a glimpse ...

Recent technological advancements made it possible for the researchers to extract DNA from the rootless strands. Using genealogical data and historical documents, they were able to trace the DNA to ...

Researchers extracted DNA from remains found at a Revolutionary War battle site and began comparing them to public records.

CODIS, which stands for “Combined DNA Index System,” is a database consisting of DNA from convicted offenders, unsolved crime ...

Texas lawmakers this year approved a pilot program to place Rapid DNA machines in two counties' jail booking stations.