Not all DNA looks like the familiar double helix. Sometimes, parts of our genetic code fold into unusual shapes under certain conditions. One such structure known as a G-quadruplex (G4) looks like a ...

Our DNA is arranged into chromosomes that carry a kind of protective shield at their ends, called telomeres. These protective caps are crucial to the stability of chromosomes, and when telomeres ...

An expert on genetic genealogy has explained a significant issue that law enforcement face when using the investigative method to identify a suspect in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, ...