A centromere is a specific region on a chromosome that ensures that, when a cell divides, the chromosome separates accurately ...

Researchers used a new method to investigate past interbreeding with Homo sapiens that doesn't require ancient DNA. The ...

UC Berkeley researchers have identified regions of DNA that humans inherited from two unknown ancestors as a result of long-ago interbreeding among modern humans and at least four other archaic human ...

When a wound does not heal properly, it leaves a scar. Similarly, mutations—which are permanent changes to genetic code—are ...

A new method of analyzing modern humans' DNA is revealing secrets about our extinct ancestors.

Humans carry the DNA of two mysterious “ghost” ancestors who passed on their genes before going extinct, researchers have said.

We are what we are because of ancient and mysterious genetics.

Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. They can spend months without food or water, muscles refusing to atrophy, body temperature dropping to near freezing as their metabolism and brain ...

Artificial intelligence has gotten a bad reputation lately, and often for good reason. But a team of scientists at Google’s DeepMind now claims to have found a revolutionary use case for AI: helping ...

Scientists recovered ancient human DNA from cave walls for the first time. Refined, the method could help link prehistoric paintings to their makers.