Genome

Researchers have unlocked the DNA of miscanthus, which can be used as a biomass fuel.

A study of dog DNA patterns shows that our "best friend" among animals is also our oldest one.

Critically ill children with suspected genetic illnesses in Wales are to be offered a new NHS test in UK first.

The genetic code from thousands of positive tests in Wales is analysed to track the coronavirus.

New evidence has been found for epic prehistoric voyages between the Americas and eastern Polynesia.

A genetic survey of ancient remains from Ireland reveals the existence of a Stone Age social elite.

A study of North America's only native parrot confirms its disappearance was down to humans alone.

Patients will receive a health report, but experts caution over the accuracy of any predictions.

Scientists set out to read the DNA of 1.5 million species, starting a "new chapter in biology".

The European Court of Justice has ruled that altering living things using the relatively new technique of genome editing counts as genetic engineering.

Scientists fail to find a koala cuteness gene but DNA may lead to a vaccine for chlamydia in the iconic marsupial.

Take time to smell the roses, the saying goes, as a study shows they may smell even sweeter in future.

Scientists think "mood microbes" are a new frontier for improving the health of the brain.

Human cells make up only 43% of the body's total cell count, while the rest are microscopic colonists.