In the heart of Dublin, scientists have discovered that the air holds more than melodies and Guinness-infused cheer it carries invisible traces of life, from wildlife to drugs and even human diseases.

But it's not just music floating on the breeze. The air of Dublin also contains cannabis, poppy, even magic mushrooms—at least their DNA. That's according to a new study in Nature Ecology ...

Genetic genealogy is identifying the mothers of deceased newborns found abandoned, shedding light on crimes that went unsolved for years. Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades ...

Homeland Security has added more than 1.5 million DNA profiles to the database since 2020, marking a 5,000 percent increase in submissions between 2000 and 2024, the report found.

A new round of DNA testing exonerates a homeless man who has spent nearly four decades in prison for the killing of a Santa Ana nanny, according to defense attorneys who are asking Orange County ...

More than 1.5 million migrant DNA profiles have been added to the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) since 2020, representing a 5,000 percent in three years.

DNA analysis is predicting the likelihood of age-related conditions such as heart disease and cancer.

Regeneron said Monday it will “prioritize the privacy, security and ethical use” of the personal DNA data from about 15 million people in a $256 million deal to acquire assets of bankrupt ...