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A fossilized thigh bone found by scientists in a cave in Spain turned out not to be from a Neanderthal as they had expected, but from a Denisovan, a different group of extinct early humans.

Native Americans and western Eurasians actually came from Siberia, according to new research from the DNA of two ancient Siberian skeletons.

For years the world has been fascinated with tales of the mysterious, elusive creature we know as the Yeti, or abominable snowman. But DNA from purported samples of the creature may shed light on its true origins, bringing it out of the realm of fantasy.

Technological advances in the field of nanotechnology have led to the advent of a new field of study, nanomedicine, a pairing of molecular biology and medicine. The diagnosis and treatment of disease at the molecular level will soon be within our reach.

Florence - “If there’s no DNA, what are you going to say?” That is what the late Johnny Cochrane might say if he were defending 26-year-old Amanda Knox in her murder retrial.

London - DNA samples taken from thousands of former prisoners may be destroyed if police lose a judicial review. An ex-prisoner known simply in court as R, argues that a police force's request to collect his DNA is an infringement on his human rights.

Diet, exercise, and stress management may help to protect and strengthen DNA and resist the effects of aging, according to a new study.

Suva - The mysterious disappearance of famous 20th century aviatrix, Amelia Earhart, has taken an intriguing turn. Why are researchers now scouring Fiji for her remains?

Any idea to recreate a dinosaur from extracted DNA has taken a step backwards. Researchers have found that extracting dinosaur DNA from insects embedded in ancient amber is probably impossible.

For many years, the woolly mammoths have vanished from the Earth, while remnants of theses beast are preserved in Siberian glaciers. Recently, the blood of an extinct Siberian mammoth was found and scientists believe they can resurrect these beasts.