For years, the federal government has been amassing DNA profiles of noncitizens. But recently released Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data reveal that officials knowingly collected the DNA of approximately 2,

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A judge in Maricopa County has thrown out the DNA sample that led to the arrest of a man accused of killing a Scottsdale woman in 2015. The murder of Allison Feldman confounded investigators for three years, until the suspect was found.

Nearly 12 years after the initial report, a man in Wisconsin has been arrested for alleged sexual assault after a DNA sample found a hit in a national FBI database. According to the Madison Police Department,

The Federal Constitutional Court has cancelled a court order to store DNA data due to insufficient risk prognosis and fact-finding.

When astronauts venture into space, a remarkable phenomenon occurs: the activation of the “dark genome” within their DNA. This discovery unveils previously unknown genetic expressions, offering new insights into human genetics through the lens of space exploration.

The best home DNA kits are more popular than ever, giving us a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, reveal inherited characteristics, and even help you discover distant relatives.

For decades, scientists have known that bacteria can exchange genetic material, in a process called horizontal gene transfer. This allows bacteria to rapidly evolve new traits, such as antibiotic resistance.