Genetics

Life

Assembling the tree of life

Scientists are organizing knowledge of all living things into a single evolutionary tree.

Tech

Crime lab

From accidents to crime scenes, scientists are helping detectives solve mysteries.

Genetics

Gene sleuths track down ivory sources

DNA testing of a tusk's ivory can help identify where the elephant came from.

Genetics

What makes a dog?

Analyzing dog DNA is helping to explain the origin, behavior, and diseases of dogs.

Genetics

A butterfly’s new green glow

Scientists have tweaked a butterfly's genes to make its eyes glow green.

Genetics

Animal clones: Double trouble?

From agriculture to medicine to law, animal cloning to create genetic twins could change our lives.

Genetics

A DNA Clue to Reading Troubles

Scientists have identified a gene involved in a learning disorder called dyslexia.

Genetics

Baby swaps, crime scenes, and DNA testing

By looking at animal DNA, investigators are solving crimes and conservationists are helping save endangered species.

Plants

New gene fights potato blight

Adding a gene from a wild potato to the varieties we eat could stop a devastating potato disease.