Cambridge University researchers have uncovered evidence that two distinct populations of ancient hominins, separated for ...

That's how long geneticists (according to investigative sources) will need to analyze DNA traces from Andrea Sempio and ...

The Y-STR technique works by zeroing in on the characteristics of the Y-chromosome which is only present in the DNA of human ...

On March 27, 1827, the day after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, his associates uncovered a hidden trove of documents in his desk. Among them was the Heiligenstadt Testament, a letter written in 1802 to ...

A genetic analysis lab in Texas has linked a Detroit man to remains found in 1998. Officials with Othram Inc., a company ...

Nearly 80 years after his death, World War II service member Army Corporal Glenn Hodak is finally coming home.

Deputies hope DNA analysis can finally identify the child. It's the only cold case the county's seen in 50 years.