Researchers suggest that they have recovered sequences from ancient works and from letters that may belong to the Renaissance ...

Despite the vast differences in human and bee brains, both of us can do mathematics. As we argue in a new paper published in ...

Scientists have successfully recovered what may be Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from a centuries-old red chalk drawing, marking a breakthrough that could unlock secrets about one of history's greatest ...

DNA analysis of cultural artifacts shows diverse biological profiles, but contamination and mixed signals complicate historical lineage interpretation.

Newly sequenced Native genomes showcase a wealth of surprises, from previously unknown populations to unique high-altitude adaptations.

Scientists have uncovered genetic evidence that they say may be linked to the Renaissance master, but some experts are more ...

DNA analysis has revealed a hidden porcupine species in Colombia, mistaken for over a century. The discovery shows how even ...

When scientists pulled genetic material from a pair of naturally preserved bodies in the central Sahara, they expected to ...

The DNA uncovered a complex ancient community with a startling family secret. In a mountain cave in southern Italy, Bronze ...

Researchers in Sweden recovered RNA from a 130-year-old Tasmanian tiger, allowing them to identify which genes were active in its tissues before extinction.

An ancient asteroid older than Earth itself has reignited debate over whether life began in space. NASA's Bennu discovery reveals complex organic molecules, fuelling viral claims and raising profound ...

PROVIDENCE − Video and still images distributed by law enforcement of the person of interest do in fact match descriptions provided by eyewitnesses of the mass shooting at Brown University on Dec. 13.