A species of huge, flightless bird that once inhabited New Zealand disappeared around 600 years ago, shortly after human settlers first arrived on the country’s two main islands. Now, a Texas-based ...

A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with a 2022 break and enter after a DNA match.

A research team led by Eske Willerslev, professor at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Cambridge, has recovered ancient DNA from 214 known human pathogens in prehistoric humans from ...

In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.

Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, ...

From DNA sequencing to fingerprint analysis, forensic scientists are using groundbreaking new tools to stop animal ...

Anita Rose, 57, had been out on a morning dog walk in Brantham, Suffolk when she was set upon by 56-year-old Roy Barclay.

Officials suspect that the missing persons have been completely burnt to ashes. Until now, a total of 44 people have been ...

Being asked to produce a book by an international publishing giant was an exciting milestone for Emeritus Professor Warren ...

The beverage company's unusual promotion suggests fans might someday "clone" the Prince of Darkness from these rare ...

The Bombay High Court quashed a family court's DNA test order for a child, stressing such tests can't be based on mere suspicion and must prioritize the minor's rights and emotional well-being.

More than 430 pupils from 11 Tees Valley primary schools got hands-on with the exciting world of science, technology, ...