DNA

Bad hair day! A rare genetic mutation can cause 'Uncombable Hair Syndrome'

At least little kids can pull it off.

By Cassidy Ward | 

4 days ago

Scientists unlock the key to immortality… in jellyfish

Would you become a kid again if you could?

By Cassidy Ward | 

2 weeks ago

You probably share DNA with strangers who look like you

We're more alike than we thought.

By Cassidy Ward | 

3 weeks ago

Mouse embryos from scratch, no sperm or egg required

If you want to build a mouse from scratch, you must first invent the universe. Then, a wicked incubator.

By Cassidy Ward | 

1 month ago

Red wolves could be saved from extinction by “ghost DNA” in hybrid coyotes

This is the ultimate genetic insurance policy.

By Cassidy Ward | 

2 months ago

DNA from an ancient grave reveals the Black Death’s patient zero

Scientists solved a seven century old mystery.

By Cassidy Ward | 

2 months ago

A genetic key could make mosquitos forever young and never reproduce

It's basically a mosquito puberty blocker and could save human lives.

By Cassidy Ward | 

3 months ago

Gene editing resets rat brains to cure anxiety disorders and alcoholism

The ultimate in preventative genetic hangover cures.

By Cassidy Ward | 

4 months ago

Are we the aliens? Meteorites might have brought the stuff in our genes to Earth

It came from outer space. 

By Elizabeth Rayne | 

4 months ago

Scientists made millions of swarming DNA robots

Microscopic molecular swarms could be coming to a body near you.

By Cassidy Ward | 

4 months ago