DNA is often called the blueprint of life, but what does that really mean? Elizabeth Worthey, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Genetics in the Heersink School of Medicine, explains everything ...
In our bodies, there are trillions of cells. From white blood cells to skin cells, each type has its own specific function which helps us perform tasks and survive. But what makes up these cells and ...
What happens when you squeeze DNA? Can pressure reveal something about how our genetic material is packed, protected, and ...
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward a trial, but two defense requests are slowing things down. Rex Heuermann's attorneys are asking for more time as they challenge something called nuclear ...
Long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1 or L1) is the only active, self-copying genetic element in the human ...
Scientists analyzed data from more than one million users of 23andMe and found associations between certain genes and ...
The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023 ...
Newsweek asked ChatGPT to create images of mixed-breed dogs based on DNA results owners posted online, testing if it matched ...
The Ohio Supreme Court has been asked to resolve issues dating back two decades over post-conviction DNA testing in a Van Wert County murder case that is more than 40 years old. At issue is whether ...