DNA in the News

Current news stories involving DNA technology and genetic research applications. Articles cover forensic advances, extinct species research, privacy concerns, and evolutionary studies.

Childhood Viruses and Inherited DNA

Scientists discovered that some children inherit the HHV-6 virus directly from their parents' DNA rather than catching it after birth.

DNA and Other Life Forms

Scientists found that early bacteria could survive and evolve using RNA instead of DNA, reshaping what we know about life's origins.

DNA Firms and Bio Terrorism

DNA firms face pressure to prevent terrorists from ordering dangerous genes, raising questions about industry security standards.

DNA Studies and the Evolution of Birds

New DNA research is reshaping how scientists understand bird evolution and their family tree.

New Forms of DNA Fingerprinting

DNA fingerprinting tests can now detect genetic disorders in babies using just a drop of mother's blood, avoiding riskier procedures.

Non-Coding DNA in Humans

Once dismissed as useless, non-coding DNA may have actually shaped human evolution in surprising ways.

Privacy and New DNA Testing Methods

DNA testing can help solve crimes by revealing a suspect's race, but raises serious privacy concerns that some people fear.

Resurrecting the DNA of Extinct Animals

Scientists successfully inserted DNA from an extinct Tasmanian tiger into living mouse embryos in a landmark experiment.

The Effect of Famine on Foetal DNA

Starvation during pregnancy can cause permanent genetic changes in children and grandchildren that increase disease risk decades later.

Using DNA Testing for in Vitro Fertilisation

DNA testing before IVF implantation helps screen embryos for genetic diseases and increases the chances of a healthy pregnancy.