Scientists embark on the world’s largest genome project Scientists hope to develop a complete family tree of our feathered friends by mapping the genome of every single living species of bird on the planet.
Our bodies are riddled with useless genes New study finds abundance of "junk" genes in the human genome.
Scientists are mapping the entire Danish genome A world first, scientists have mapped 30 individual genomes completely from scratch.
Scientists stretch DNA with lasers New experiment could lead to better DNA sequencing and understanding of fluid physics
Oldest human genome reveals a story of sex and migration The world's oldest known human genome has been mapped and provides key dates and insight into human history.
Mutations in noncoding DNA also cause cancer New discovery could lead to novel field of study within cancer research.
New study completes mapping of our gut bacteria Discovery could give a better understanding of a variety of diseases and conditions and lead to the development of new antibiotics.
Swedish ferns stuck to their Jurassic game plan A remarkable finding from Skåne County in the south of Sweden shows that the royal fern has not changed genetically in the past 180 million years.
