A mitochondrial DNA study points to at least two waves of migration linking the Americas, China, and Japan- one during the last Ice Age, and another as the ice began to retreat.

With jury selection nearly completed Monday, Chief Deputy DA Bruce Flynn to lay out details of the charges against Hobson, 64, who is accised of the Valentine’s Day 2023 killed of his wife, ...

A rare North American bumble bee may have been on a path toward extinction long before modern human impacts, suggesting that its long-term genetic vulnerability made it especially fragile and less ...

Nicholas Fitzgerald Matthew, 29, sits still in his seat as Pierce County deputy prosecutor Lisa Wagner gives an opening statement in Matthew's trial on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at Pierce County Superior ...

Researchers have developed a novel application of histological staining to screen for ancient proteins in situ—within the fossil's microstructure—advancing the field of paleoproteomics by addressing ...

For more than a century, scientists have debated whether intelligence is mostly a product of nature or nurture. Identical twins—those born with the same genetic blueprint—have long been the perfect ...

Scientists found that childhood trauma can change DNA and brain development, leaving long-term biological marks.

Groundbreaking research shows that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm become more common—not just from random chance, but because some are naturally favored. Advanced sequencing revealed ...

Beatty: The Genealogy Center is a jewel of the community. We draw visitors from all over the country, and our staff wants to keep it a vibrant place, not only for its collections but for the ...

There’s 99.9% similarity across human genomes, with the remaining 0.1% variation being what makes each person unique.1 In that tiny number, there is a tremendous amount of diversity, including in how ...

The Supreme Court seems poised to validate a debunked practice that aims to reinforce a mandated definition of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Stress is an inevitable part of modern life, often blamed for various health problems. But can it actually lead to cancer? Dr Saadvik Raghuram, oncologist at Arete Hospitals, Hyderabad, addressed this ...