A new investigation shows how chemicals used for decades to make carpets stain resistant have contaminated swaths of the ...

A new genetic study has found that residents of Mesa Mani in southern Greece form a unique genetic “island” in Europe, shaped ...

In 1869, Swiss scientist Friedrich Miescher isolated a mysterious substance from cell nuclei—an overlooked finding that would ...

People from the Outer Hebrides and north-west Ireland have the highest risk of developing a genetic disease that causes a dangerous build-up of iron in the body, a study suggests.

I’ve seen the deep-frying frozen turkey explosion videos… but nobody explains why they explode. So I recruited some ...

DNA from 3,700-year-old bones in a mountain cave in Calabria reveals a family relationship so rare it stands out even in deep ...

A new study study has revealed that the DNA of the inhabitants of Mesa Mani (Inner Mani) constitutes a unique "genetic island ...

Scientists analyzing ancient DNA from a 12,000-year-old double burial in southern Italy uncovered genetic evidence of a rare inherited growth disorder in two closely related prehistoric individuals. A ...

A new UGA study reveals surprising findings about eastern wild turkeys, showing a skewed sex ratio and highlighting habitat ...

Velociraptor is one of the most recognizable dinosaurs on Earth, yet the real animal may be far stranger than its reputation. Fossils suggest a small, intelligent predator, but major details about its ...

Wesley A. Williams saved Rachel Coffino and her three young children from a burning tenement building in New York City in ...

The Vilcek Foundation celebrates its 20th year of awarding immigrants and cultural leaders. We present prizes to 14 individuals working in biomedical research, art history, and fashion. These ...