DNA

Ancient DNA helps scientists study human evolution: ‘It’s like a time capsule’ El Olivar

Ancient DNA helps scientists study human evolution: ‘It’s like a time capsule’

Siberian hamsters lose half their weight each winter. Scientists sequenced their DNA to find out how. Siberian hamsters

Siberian hamsters lose half their weight each winter. Scientists sequenced their DNA to find out how.

Study shakes up sloth family tree Sloth

Study shakes up sloth family tree

Manipulating bacteria found in mosquitoes could help control disease Mosquito in vial

Manipulating bacteria found in mosquitoes could help control disease

Axolotl salamanders provide clues to spinal cord regeneration Axolotl salamander

Axolotl salamanders provide clues to spinal cord regeneration

Scientists build flashlights to peek inside the ‘garbage disposal’ of cells UChicago researchers look at lysosome data

Scientists build flashlights to peek inside the ‘garbage disposal’ of cells

‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer Elephants

‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer

Zebra finches’ social experiences alter their genomic DNA, changing ability to learn Close-up of Zebra Finch with orange beak

Zebra finches’ social experiences alter their genomic DNA, changing ability to learn

Tiny nanopackages built out of DNA help scientists peek at how neurons work Nanopackages

Tiny nanopackages built out of DNA help scientists peek at how neurons work

‘Smart’ cephalopods adapt by editing genetic code, but sacrifice ability to evolve Octopus in front of black background

‘Smart’ cephalopods adapt by editing genetic code, but sacrifice ability to evolve