Two Egyptian mummies that rested next to each other, side by side, for nearly 4,000 years are not full, but rather half-brothers, finds a new study using advanced DNA sequencing.

"Humans picked up some Neanderthal DNA through interbreeding, while the Neanderthal population, always fairly small, was ...

We get half our DNA from our mother and half from our father. So if an adoptee is looking for birth parents and gets a 50 per cent match, they know it has to be their parent or, less likely, a ...

Everyone’s DNA sequence is unique. But for those who wish to maintain their genetic privacy, it may not be unique enough. A new study argues that more than half of Americans could be identified ...

Dear Amy: My husband and I recently had our DNA tested. We knew people can uncover unexpected relationships, but I wish we had thought about how to cope with this before we took our tests. Amy ...

The 2024 Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research recognizes Dr. Zhijian (James) Chen for his elucidation of how DNA stimulates immune responses.