An international team of scientists has, for the first time, applied a minimally invasive genetic analysis technique to ...

In a recent study published in the Nature Journal, researchers described a new method to safely release deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) trapped inside the ancient tooth and bone artifacts, which was used ...

Traces of ancient DNA contained in old bones have spilled fascinating secrets about the past. But extracting genetic material involves a certain amount of damage to the object in question, and many ...

To efficiently map traits and validate candidate genes of interest, researchers rely on high throughput DNA purification prior to next-generation sequencing. Speed and resource efficiency are key ...

Scientists have found what they have described as a "unique time capsule" in the bricks of the ancient palace of King Ashurnasirpal II. Using modern biotechnology, researchers from the University of ...

Scientists extracted DNA from a possible Leonardo da Vinci drawing that may provide genetic links to one of the most storied ...

Scientists have discovered a way to extract DNA from an ancient pendant in a noninvasive fashion, allowing them to reveal the identity of the artifact's original owner. Top view of the pierced deer ...