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Most of the diversity outlined on the new tree has been hiding in plain sight.

By CARL ZIMMER

In frank statements, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of 86 million Anglicans, and his mother talked of the shock of discovering the truth in the past month.

By YONETTE JOSEPH

A number of recent genetic studies challenge the notion that mistaken paternity is commonplace, finding a rate of less than 1 percent.

By CARL ZIMMER

A quest to create a state-of-the-art map of the Aedes aegypti mosquitos genome involves scientists from assorted disciplines who rarely collaborate.

By AMY HARMON

A study of global genomes has found that our ancestors are even more varied than we thought.

Scientists hope to use a cellphone app to recruit 100,000 women to submit DNA samples to try to identify genes that may be markers for postpartum depression.

By PAM BELLUCK

The interbreeding may have given modern humans better immunity to pathogens, according to the authors of the analysis of global genomes.

By CARL ZIMMER

A diverse biotechnology company hopes its genetically engineered mosquitoes can help stop the spread of a devastating virus. But thats just a start.

By ANDREW POLLACK

A report in the journal Science reveals how evolution harnessed viral DNA to rewire humans own genetic circuitry and strengthen the immune system.

By CARL ZIMMER

Cutting-edge technology has enabled analysis of ever-tinier genetic samples. But as the science pushes boundaries, some experts are raising reliability questions.

By CARL ZIMMER

President Obama said the success of his initiative to collect genetic data so scientists can develop drugs and personalized treatments hinged partly on understanding who owns the data.

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS

The suit, filed in State Supreme Court, seeks monetary damages from the hospital and Dr. David H. Newman, whom she says sexual attacked her last month.

By SHARON OTTERMAN

Marina Stajic, the former director of the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, sued the city Thursday, saying she was made to resign after she questioned the use of a novel form of DNA testing.

By BENJAMIN WEISER and JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN

On top of abundant evidence that humans carry Neanderthal DNA, a new study shows that the interbreeding went both ways.

By CARL ZIMMER

The recommendation by the influential Texas Forensic Science Commission is not legally binding, but is likely to carry great weight.

Jeremy Wilson, who is charged with forgery, says he is the son of a famed Irish Republican Army leader. His lawyer, a supporter of the group, said he could not take the chance he was being tricked.

By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr.

When other researchers studied the 4,500-year-old-genome, they discovered that the conclusion that much of Africa has Eurasian ancestry was incorrect.

By CARL ZIMMER

At a legendary dinner in 1951, the Explorers Club was said to have served its members mammoth, but DNA tests have revealed what the meat really was.

By JAMES GORMAN

A surprising genetic diversity has been discovered among the citys bedbugs, which the scientists tracked through DNA samples that were taken from the subway system.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

For years, the remains have been out of reach, the subject of a legal struggle that pitted 3 scientists against their own administration and the Kumeyaay.

By CARL ZIMMER

Most of the diversity outlined on the new tree has been hiding in plain sight.

By CARL ZIMMER

In frank statements, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of 86 million Anglicans, and his mother talked of the shock of discovering the truth in the past month.

By YONETTE JOSEPH

A number of recent genetic studies challenge the notion that mistaken paternity is commonplace, finding a rate of less than 1 percent.

By CARL ZIMMER

A quest to create a state-of-the-art map of the Aedes aegypti mosquitos genome involves scientists from assorted disciplines who rarely collaborate.

By AMY HARMON

A study of global genomes has found that our ancestors are even more varied than we thought.

Scientists hope to use a cellphone app to recruit 100,000 women to submit DNA samples to try to identify genes that may be markers for postpartum depression.

By PAM BELLUCK

The interbreeding may have given modern humans better immunity to pathogens, according to the authors of the analysis of global genomes.

By CARL ZIMMER

A diverse biotechnology company hopes its genetically engineered mosquitoes can help stop the spread of a devastating virus. But thats just a start.

By ANDREW POLLACK

A report in the journal Science reveals how evolution harnessed viral DNA to rewire humans own genetic circuitry and strengthen the immune system.

By CARL ZIMMER

Cutting-edge technology has enabled analysis of ever-tinier genetic samples. But as the science pushes boundaries, some experts are raising reliability questions.

By CARL ZIMMER

President Obama said the success of his initiative to collect genetic data so scientists can develop drugs and personalized treatments hinged partly on understanding who owns the data.

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS

The suit, filed in State Supreme Court, seeks monetary damages from the hospital and Dr. David H. Newman, whom she says sexual attacked her last month.

By SHARON OTTERMAN

Marina Stajic, the former director of the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, sued the city Thursday, saying she was made to resign after she questioned the use of a novel form of DNA testing.

By BENJAMIN WEISER and JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN

On top of abundant evidence that humans carry Neanderthal DNA, a new study shows that the interbreeding went both ways.

By CARL ZIMMER

The recommendation by the influential Texas Forensic Science Commission is not legally binding, but is likely to carry great weight.

Jeremy Wilson, who is charged with forgery, says he is the son of a famed Irish Republican Army leader. His lawyer, a supporter of the group, said he could not take the chance he was being tricked.

By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr.

When other researchers studied the 4,500-year-old-genome, they discovered that the conclusion that much of Africa has Eurasian ancestry was incorrect.

By CARL ZIMMER

At a legendary dinner in 1951, the Explorers Club was said to have served its members mammoth, but DNA tests have revealed what the meat really was.

By JAMES GORMAN

A surprising genetic diversity has been discovered among the citys bedbugs, which the scientists tracked through DNA samples that were taken from the subway system.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

For years, the remains have been out of reach, the subject of a legal struggle that pitted 3 scientists against their own administration and the Kumeyaay.

By CARL ZIMMER

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