Smithsonian researcher Sarah Johnson studies bison specimens to understand how the species’s genetic diversity changed after its decline ...

Have you ever wondered where you come from, where your family came from. or whether you are in some way distantly related to people you pass on the street? RootsTech 2026 might just be the place ...

When ancient DNA studies began to gain attention, little more than a decade ago, the view took hold among geneticists that ...

The 2026 RootsTech Conference begins Thursday, March 5, and runs through Saturday, March 7. Held in person in Salt Lake City and online at RootsTech.org, notable speakers will include Elder Ronald A.

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic ...

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Although DNA is tightly packed and protected within the cell nucleus, it is constantly threatened by damage from normal metabolic processes or external stressors such as radiation or chemical ...

A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older. Common genetic variants can dramatically alter how fast this expansion happens, sometimes ...

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How much of our genome really matters? Some argue that because most of our DNA is active, it must be doing something important. Others say even random DNA would be highly active. This has now been put ...

On the left is a headshot photo of Adolf Hitler. On the right is an outdoor photo of a genetically modified wolf with white fur standing in front of some logs. Adolf Hitler (left) and a wolf that was ...