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Researchers discovered bacteria that create DNA using proteins as templates instead of other DNA—reversing biology's fundamental rules. This breakthrough could reshape our understanding of how life stores and transfers information. #
After more than three decades, modern DNA technology has helped Alberta RCMP identify and arrest a suspect in a 1992 sexual assault case. The breakthrough shows how genetic genealogy is giving victims closure and proving that justice has no expiration date.
After more than three decades, RCMP in Alberta solved a cold case sexual assault using cutting-edge genetic genealogy technology. The breakthrough shows how modern science is finally bringing justice to victims who waited years for answers.
Scientists built an AI that designs synthetic DNA switches capable of turning genes on and off in specific cells, potentially transforming how we treat diseases like leukemia. In lab tests, these AI-generated sequences actually outperformed natural DNA at reactivating a protective gene in leukemia cells.
Scientists created a silicon chip that writes 64 DNA sequences at once using only water and electricity, replacing a toxic chemical process. The breakthrough could lead to portable DNA labs and even DNA-based data storage.
Scientists discovered a bacterial protein that creates DNA without copying existing genetic material—something biology textbooks say shouldn't be possible. The breakthrough could lead to revolutionary new tools for building custom DNA molecules.
California just made it easier for families to find missing loved ones by expanding its DNA program to identify living people, not just the deceased. The new law also preserves DNA samples longer, giving hope to families who've waited years for answers.
A breakthrough AI tool from Google DeepMind can read massive DNA sequences with single-letter precision, helping scientists predict how genetic changes lead to diseases like cancer. The free research tool is already helping researchers understand the 98% of human DNA once dismissed as "junk."
Scientists discovered all five building blocks of DNA on asteroid Ryugu, suggesting the ingredients for life might be common throughout our solar system. The findings support the possibility that life's essential components could have arrived on Earth from space.
Frozen droppings from prehistoric squirrels in Canada's Yukon have revealed DNA from woolly mammoths, ancient big cats, and dozens of other ice age creatures. The 700,000-year-old genetic material ranks among the oldest DNA ever recovered, offering scientists an extraordinary window into ancient life.
A new community-led DNA project is giving hope to families of missing First Nations people across Australia. The Disappeared Project combines modern forensic technology with culturally sensitive practices to solve cold cases and reunite families.
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Your DNA carries traces of mysterious extinct relatives who interbred with humans hundreds of thousands of years ago. Scientists just figured out when these ancient cousins joined our family tree.
Every person alive today carries DNA from mysterious ancient human relatives who vanished hundreds of thousands of years ago. New research reveals traces of two unknown lineages hidden in our genes, rewriting the story of who we are.
Victoria Foe discovered that the DNA scientists dismissed as "junk" may actually be a crucial timing device that makes complex life possible. Her decades-long quest, fueled by personal loss and scientific curiosity, is rewriting what we know about evolution.
Researchers have discovered evidence of two previously unknown human ancestors hidden in the DNA of people alive today. One interbred with humans in Africa over 50,000 years ago, while another dates back 1.8 million years.
Japanese scientists have developed a silver nanoparticle technique that makes assembling DNA up to five times more efficient than traditional methods. The breakthrough could eventually simplify creating gene therapies, cancer vaccines, and improved crops.
Researchers are creating microscopic robots made from DNA that could one day deliver drugs directly to diseased cells and capture viruses in the bloodstream. While still experimental, these molecular machines represent a breakthrough in combining biology with robotics.
Researchers discovered that Alzheimer's disease disrupts how DNA folds inside brain cells, revealing a completely new aspect of the disease. This breakthrough could open doors to treatments that work in ways scientists never considered before.
New research shows that fixing damaged DNA might be the key to living healthier for longer. Scientists are exploring whether boosting our body's natural repair systems could slow down aging itself.
Scientists in Mumbai have cracked a way to make antibiotic-resistant bacteria vulnerable again using specially designed DNA sequences. The breakthrough could restore the power of older antibiotics that bacteria learned to defeat.
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