Two women who were switched at birth only realized the mistake more than 50 years later due to a DNA home test, the BBC ...

The research team tested the activity of over 2,600 different RNA sequences predicted to belong to a class of RNA enzymes called "twister ribozymes," which have the ability to cut themselves in two.

This is the name adopted by the World Health Organisation for a future, as yet unknown, pathogen which could cause another pandemic. Scientists will use pioneering DNA testing technology in ...

As it approaches the one-year anniversary of its efforts to study how DNA can be used to help identify certain health conditions earlier – leading to better outcomes -- St. Luke’s is looking back on ...

There's a new blood test to screen for colorectal cancer, but a new study found it's not as effective as a colonoscopy or ...

When Chinese scientists recently claimed to have combined tardigrade genes with human DNA - to produce a human gene resistant ...

Britain announced plans on Tuesday to use rapid DNA tests on patients to detect bugs that could cause the next pandemic. An early warning system will be set up at 30 hospitals using new technology ...

Because Blanchard is still legally married, Anderson had to take a DNA test to establish the baby's paternity or risk that he ...

What is DNA, and how does it work? You don't need a degree in genetics to understand. Here, we'll give an overview of DNA and ...

Scientists pinpointed 80 gene variants, including eight tied to fatty acid metabolism, that may cause breast cancer in some ...

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Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced that the ...