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In a study published in Nature, researchers report the successful in vitro reconstitution of meiotic DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) formation. Meiosis, a specialized form of cell division in most ...

A new structural blueprint paves the way for improved targeting of cancer cells, particularly those with BRCA1 and BRCA2 ...

DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers ...

The judge on Tuesday allowed the defense another two weeks to receive more DNA evidence, but he seemed to be running out of patience as he wants to move the case along after a year and a half.

The lawyer for accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann said Tuesday that there is no DNA evidence linking his client to the basement “kill room” where he allegedly butchered as many as seven ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future? Eske Willerslev was on a tour of Montreal’s Redpath Museum, a Victorian-era ...

Rex Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to the murders of seven women. Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court Tuesday when his attorney will attempt to convince a judge ...

The judge on Tuesday allowed the defense another two weeks to receive more DNA evidence, but he seemed to be running out of patience. Supreme Court orders new trial for Richard Glossip after ...

NEW YORK -- Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court Tuesday when his attorney will attempt to convince a judge to invalidate certain DNA evidence that's never been ...