Understanding genetics has long been an integral part of medicine and human care, and today, the same precision and individual approach are beginning to be actively implemented in veterinary medicine.

Unlock the hidden story of your pet’s breed and health through the power of DNA testing. (Green Shoot Media photo) You’ll start with a swab, then a company will begin making comparisons to learn more.

Last week, Gov. Rick Perry granted the state's first posthumous pardon to a man who was innocent of a crime for which he had spent 13 years in prison. DNA testing cleared Tim Cole of a rape he did not ...

Could your dog be predisposed to a fatal disease? Is your new shelter pup part beagle or boxer? Many pet owners seek answers to these questions, and as a result, direct-to-consumer dog DNA testing is ...

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The Pol-theta enzyme (blue) joins two parts of a broken DNA strand (yellow). This process is mutagenic and can give rise to cancer. LA JOLLA, CA—DNA repair proteins act like the body’s editors, ...

The surprise news of Osama bin Laden's death, the dramatic raid on his suburban compound, the swift identification and disposal of his body, the presidential announcement that "conveniently" ...

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The Age of AI will rely on massive volumes of data that can be easily stored and retrieved—and bioscience may have an ingenious solution. A scientist examines a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) profile on ...