What is DNA, and how does it work? You don't need a degree in genetics to understand. Here, we'll give an overview of DNA and answer questions like these: What does DNA stand for? What is it made ...

At the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, scientists created a new way to tell someone’s age using just a bit of DNA. This ...

In our bodies, there are trillions of cells. DNA is the foundation of organisms, but what does it stand for? Get to know more about this nucleic acid.

DNA’s chemical cousin, RNA, was the messenger that carries DNA instructions from the double helix in the cell’s nucleus to ...

When added at the right place on the DNA molecule, these groups can prevent proteins from binding to, and therefore “reading”, the DNA. Another type of epigenetic change is histone modification.

A map of DNA methylation changes in human organs—from the stomach to the retinas—could help researchers discover more targets ...

Aging is accompanied by genetic changes — gene-expression shifts and pathways go haywire. Why this happens has been poorly understood. New findings provide an answer.

The once-hot Silicon Valley startup has seen its stock’s value decline 99% and is struggling to survive. That has put the spotlight on the genetic data it has on 15 million people.

DNA research is helping investigators track down suspects in cold cases. But how does it work? By Travis Andersen Globe Staff,Updated June 6, 2023, 3:35 p.m.