OSAKA >> A new method of collecting insect DNA involves simply spraying water on plants, a group of researchers has announced. The water, used to collect trace amounts of DNA contained in feces and ...

DNA barcoding Crushing insects into a 'soup' offers scientists a quick and accurate way to monitor the biodiversity of an area, say Australian researchers. In the past, scientists have spent thousands ...

Often referred to as the ‘gold of the North’, Baltic amber serves as an exceptional natural time capsule, preserving a fascinating variety of flora and fauna. Cutting-edge scientific discoveries ...

Crime documentaries and courtroom dramas offer only a glimpse into the complex world of forensic science. While DNA analysis plays a key role in identifying suspects or victims, the scope of ...

Researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada have reported an astonishing discovery: that the number of chromosome sets in their bodies’ cells seems to be linked to the rate at which the ...