dna

Two gangs flow ivory from the wild to Mombasa, and then to the market.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
8,500-year-old skeleton at center of long-churning debate over the fate of human remains
Michael Greshko, Contributor
Looking in to the complex animal life and how it has evolved over time.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
Scientists could be getting close to identifying some of the genes that increase the risk of alcohol dependence.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Retroviruses joined the human genome long ago; their effects are not yet clear.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Federal and local law agencies are teaming up to test unanalyzed rape kits.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Improving how combat wounds are treated.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
The few genes found outside the nucleus affect cell metabolism more than expected.
Ker Than, Contributor
Material helps DNA replicate faster for bacteria and virus identification.
Inside Science Television
Are you a natural blond? New DNA tests can reveal your true hair color, and other physical attributes.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Sequencing of the cacao tree genome may help fight witches’ broom fungal blight.
Eric Betz, Contributor
The cost to sequence the entire human genome drops to $4,400.
Devin Powell, Contributor