Scientists have extracted DNA from one of Leonardo da Vinci's works, potentially offering a glimpse into the genetic makeup ...

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Scientists have turned to artifacts associated with Leonardo da Vinci on a quest to track down the legendary polymath’s ...

A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older. Common genetic ...

More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...

In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be ...

Link found between super-agers, or people with exceptional longevity, to inherited DNA from Ice Age hunter-gatherer ...

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A genetic match to an ancient person doesn't mean you're more related genealogically. Mark Edward Atkinson/Tetra Images via Getty Images We are population geneticists who work with ancient DNA. We ...

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated ...

DNA reveals that in prehistoric China, men remained in their community, while women joined new family lineages.