DNA studies have developed rapidly to help scientist understand biological systems and disease. Genomics are now being applied to fingerprint criminals and cousins.

Oct 7, 2008 - Sara E. Lewis

A push for a national DNA database is gaining momentum in Australia. Should it be allowed? This article takes an analytical view of the topic.

Apr 3, 2012 - Jake Quade

It is important for biology students who study DNA to understand the function and structure of this important molecule in the cell.

Nov 12, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the key component of living cells, is presented here in an overview.

Oct 19, 2009 - David Warmflash

DNA is genetic centre that dictates the synthesis of proteins and RNA molecules that make us who we are. DNA or RNA is found in every organism on earth.

May 1, 2010 - Alex Leeper

Russian scientists' discovery of the wave information character of DNA points to a recovery of lost spirituality.

Feb 1, 2009 - Mary Desaulniers

This article examines cases where individuals were initially prosecuted and imprisoned and how DNA challenged these convicted cases and freed them.

Nov 12, 2010 - Tasha Kelley

There are two main categories of genetic mutation based on the type of cell they occur in. Changes to a person's DNA can be inherited or acquired after fertilization.

May 1, 2008 - Tami Port

Why should you DNA test your dog?

Dec 29, 2010 - Lauren Shain-Raque

Genetic sequencing allows MIT scientists to examine natural selection through the selective signature of a gene across a range of microbial species.

Mar 20, 2008 - Tami Port

Sexual reproduction allows for natural selection and genetic diversity which increase the likelihood that progeny may not receive harmful genetic mutations.

Jan 26, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is widely used in forensic medicine from paternity cases, to identifying a rapist, linking criminal cases or serial crimes.

Mar 1, 2011 - Erika Lyn Smith

Find out your mixed breed dog's heritage through new genetic testing now available to the public.

Jul 7, 2007 - Joy Butler

What is DNA fingerprinting and how does this type of genetic evidence factor into criminal retrials and verdict reversals?

Mar 29, 2008 - Tami Port

DNA damage repair is a critical cell function. Defects in the repair system lead to permanent DNA damage causing xeroderma pigmentosum and other genetic diseases.

Aug 10, 2009 - Philip McIntosh

Chromosomes contain the codes of life. An organism's architecture and being, in all its finite details, are encoded by specific genes in the organism's chromosome(s).

Jan 10, 2010 - Donald Reinhardt

DNA Profiling or Fingerprinting is one of the most useful and accurate of all forensic science tools especially as DNA analysis techniques are constantly evolving.

Jan 25, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Learn how a new civil rights law, GINA, protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace, as well as from insurance companies due to genetic testing.

Nov 25, 2009 - Renee Holmes