Columbia researchers are using DNA—the biological instruction manual of life—as the core building block for constructing intricate, functional nanomaterials. Taking inspiration from nature’s own...

Irish researchers have developed a new type of molecular computer that solves complex mathematical problems through thermodynamic equilibrium, ERR reports. The DNA-based system moves towards the correct answer on its own. Modern electronics and engineered biological systems consume substantial am…

Innovative DNA technology and coordinated efforts aim to protect harvests as warming climate increases fungal disease outbreaks in vineyards.

Bones that sat unnamed for two centuries just got their names back. Here's how DNA science pulled it off.

Innovative DNA technology and coordinated efforts aim to protect harvests as warming climate increases fungal disease outbreaks in vineyards.

At the March 3 Human Services Committee meeting, medical examiner Patty Malliard described active work on John/Jane Doe and other cold cases dating back to the 1960s–1970s and said recent advances in DNA and genetic genealogy have helped resolve several older matters.

Dr. Ken Kidd presented data showing microhaplotypes — short multi-SNP DNA segments readable by massively parallel sequencing — can improve mixture deconvolution and individualization compared with STR markers, and recommended a documented microhaplotype set be adopted for offender databases; NIJ-funded work and lab evaluations were cited.

Forget farmer wants a wife, it's ram wants a ewe as genetics play an increasing role in Australia's sheep-breeding programs.

From early next year, the health department could look to start using tests that can show if the genetic make-up of tuberculosis (TB) germs has changed in such a way that they could be resistant to an...

• Advanced DNA techniques from Astrea Forensics are being scrutinized in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case • A state judge is evaluating the admissibility of whole genome sequencing evidence • Case could establish nationwide precedent for forensic DNA evidence standards • Multiple investigative layers support prosecution beyond DNA evidence • Scientific community remains divided on reliability of new forensic techniques

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