For decades, scientists have known that bacteria can exchange genetic material, in a process called horizontal gene transfer. This allows bacteria to rapidly evolve new traits, such as antibiotic ...

The idea of resurrecting dinosaurs from ancient DNA, made famous by Jurassic Park, might seem like a futuristic fantasy, but ...

Researchers from Ludwig Cancer Research have discovered that platelets act as reservoirs for cell-free DNA, including fragments from tumors and fetuses. Published in Science, the findings suggest ...