Distinguishing legally from illegally traded wildlife products using the size, shape and origin of the sample often fails when samples are of young individuals or wildlife parts, such as a teeth, ...

The human genome consists of 3 billion base pairs, and when a cell divides, it takes about seven hours to complete making a copy of its DNA. That's almost 120,000 base pairs per second. At that ...

Crime documentaries and courtroom dramas offer only a glimpse into the complex world of forensic science. While DNA analysis plays a key role in identifying suspects or victims, the scope of ...

Although DNA is tightly packed and protected within the cell nucleus, it is constantly threatened by damage from normal metabolic processes or external stressors such as radiation or chemical ...

Tonight on "NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt," Morgan Radford visits a police department using a new DNA tool that could revolutionize police investigations, but is ...

NEOGEN Corporation NEOG recently launched the Igenity Canine Wellness, which is a preventative care DNA screening tool for veterinarians. Notably, the screening tool is expected to aid in ...