News

  1. Genetics

    Chemical tags on DNA appear to differ between gay and straight men

    DNA marks distinguished homosexual men from heterosexual men with in a small twin study.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Humans

    Into Africa: Ancient skeleton sheds light on reverse migration

    Ancient man’s DNA helps reveal extent of Eurasian farmers’ back-to-Africa migration some 3,000 years ago.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Science & Society

    Nobels note neutrinos, DNA, drugs

    The Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine ran the gamut this year, honoring both fundamental science discoveries and research with real-world impacts.

    By Science News Staff
  4. Chemistry

    Chemistry Nobel granted for deciphering DNA repair

    Three researchers win chemistry Nobel for working out how cells fix damaged genetic material

    By Meghan Rosen and Sarah Schwartz
  5. Animals

    Oldest pregnant horselike fossil found

    A 48-million-year-old fossil of an early horse and fetus is the oldest and best-preserved specimen of its kind.