U.S. biologist James Watson, who shared a Nobel prize for helping discover the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule, poses for a portrait at an exhibition in Berlin on Monday, Oct. 11, 2004. (AP ...

(AP) — James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died. He was ...

Environmental DNA surveys allow us to see what’s living in bodies of water like oceans, rivers and ponds by analyzing the DNA ...

Trace the timeline of CRISPR-Cas9 from its 2012 discovery to the latest AI-driven advancements and "N-of-1" clinical therapies.

23andMe, a leading consumer genetics and research organization and nonprofit affiliate of the 23andMe Research Institute, announced the launch of a powerful suite of new advanced ancestry features.

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- 23andMe, a leading consumer genetics and research organization and nonprofit affiliate of the 23andMe Research Institute, today announced the ...

Reconstructed Ancestors sets a new industry standard to help reveal deeper family connections and fill gaps in a family tree with greater precision. This collection of features underscores 23andMe’s ...

The discovery of fossilised human remains in the Sahara Desert has marked a new era in research on the history of human ...