In Iron Age Britain, women remained with their families while men migrated to join them. A new study uncovers a surprising ancient social structure — one that challenges what we thought we knew.

What are hereditary diseases and syndromes? Exploring the unpleasant side of the genetics we inherit from our parents

Storing information in DNA may replace digital memory storage technologies

What is the “golden hour”? Why are there hot flashes during menopause? What is the Gödel Prize?

Our final height is mainly a result of genetics, but the place we live in also has quite an effect

Marking 70 years since the elucidation of the DNA molecule’s unique double helical structure

How frequently do natural mutations occur in our cells and how significant a role do these random genetic changes play in driving evolution?

The evolution of the human species is the result of a long sequence of random processes but that doesn’t mean we evolved by chance

It’s one of the commonest forms of muscular dystrophy, but symptoms make it difficult to diagnose

Where would you find Obsidian? What is Streptococcus? A Challenging Scientific Trivia

A human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes – what is their structure and function?

Both molecules transmit genetic information and consist of nucleic acids, but their different chemical properties greatly affect their biological functions.

An increasing number of criminal suspects are being arrested following the use of genealogical websites. Scientists from Israel checked whether a person can actually be tracked down according to familial DNA

Murder suspects were caught after detectives matched DNA samples with their relatives information in online family trees

The human body is comprised of an enormous number of cells. Each cell has its unique

Scientists estimate that planet Earth formed about 4.5 billion years ago as part of the