Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of ...

Scientists from Skoltech and the University of Potsdam have developed a physical theory that sheds light on how molecular ...

Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those ...

In a time when what defines gender is being questioned and discussed, a new study reveals that single changes in DNA make dramatic differences.

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

Airborne genetic material can be used to paint a picture of ecosystem health, watch for invasive species and even identify ...