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What is the function of sugar in DNA? DNA is one of the integral building blocks of life. It's what makes you who you are on the most fundamental level....Read More

In the past few decades, DNA testing through DNA samples has grown tremendously with technological and medical advancements.  DNA is commonly found on items that are physically touched such as...Read More

We all know that information is passed down from one generation to the next through genes. But what about another type of non-gene change in your DNA, called epigenetics? Literally...Read More

We use so many words to describe our backgrounds. We talk about heritage, ancestry, race, and ethnicity. Most of us use these words interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same...Read More

An ancestry DNA test uses a saliva sample to determine which areas of the world your DNA can be traced back to. DNA kits have become very popular during the...Read More

DNA, also known as Deoxyribonucleic acid, is a material too tiny for the naked eye to see that exists in abundance in the human body. Billions of such cells hold...Read More

In 1967, an up-and-coming scientist parted ways with his mentor. They had been working together for over ten years. Nobel Laureate Arthur Kornberg urged the more junior man to stay:...Read More

What Is It? Understanding what causes diseases is not just crucial to creating treatments. It is also essential in the prevention of illness. While the focus has been on nature...Read More

One of the most widespread genetic disorders today is Cystic Fibrosis, caused when an important protein is absent from the carrier's body, leaving them to suffer from respiratory, digestive and...Read More

All living organisms, plants, animals, bacteria, and even some viruses, contain DNA. DNA is deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule with two long chains that coil around each other creating a shape...Read More

Whether it’s a genetic test from a doctor’s office or a direct-to-consumer kit sent to your house, there is a lot to consider before taking a genetic test: “Why do...Read More

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren recently released a genetics dna test to combat Trump’s claim that she had falsely claimed Native American ancestry to help advance her career. Carlos Bustamante, professor...Read More

Did you already have your answer in mind after reading the title? I know I did; I immediately thought “siblings, right?” Long story short, yes, you can be genetically closer...Read More

It all started with a man and his plants. They were pea plants. Their flowers were different colors, their seeds different shapes. Some were long and others short. When two...Read More