Genome

Study finds viral junk DNA plays critical role in human development

A new study reveals that ancient viral DNA in your genome isn’t useless—it helps control gene activity and shapes human development.

Global DNA study identifies 175,000+ variants affecting human diversity and disease risk Joshua Shavit

4,000-year-old skeletons reveal surprising origin of leprosy Mac Oliveau

How fast does human DNA mutate? Scientists finally know Mac Oliveau

Genomics Breakthrough: New Tool Streamlines DNA Research Mac Oliveau

Human genome mapping uncovers 50,000 mysterious DNA structures Rebecca Shavit

Earth’s oldest living creature unearthed—dating back 700 million years Joseph Shavit

Global study links height to heart, metabolic, and mental health risks Joshua Shavit

5D memory crystal can store the entire human genome for billions of years Joshua Shavit

Researchers solve the mystery of 50,000 DNA “knots” in the human genome Rebecca Shavit

Scientists uncover Earth’s oldest living creature from 700 million years ago Joseph Shavit

Scientists store the entire human genome on a 5D memory crystal that lasts billions of years Joshua Shavit

Scientists reveal that every human originated from this African country Joseph Shavit

Researchers discover that every human originated from this African country Joseph Shavit

Every human alive today originated from this African country, study finds Joseph Shavit

Every human alive today originated from one African country, study finds Joshua Shavit

Y chromosome: Researchers decipher the final piece of the human genome Joseph Shavit