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Ancient DNA Found Hidden Below Sea Floor

In the middle of the South Atlantic, there’s a patch of sea almost devoid of life. There are no birds, few fish, not even much plankton. But researchers report that…

Sexuality After Genetics with Dr. Helena Cronin

Dr Helena Cronin, co-director of the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science at the London School of Economics, discusses “sexuality after genetics”.  Why are males and females so…

DNA Studies Show a New Way of Looking at Cancer

To the surprise of scientists, the most dangerous cancers of the uterine lining closely resemble the worst ovarian and breast cancers, raising the tantalizing possibility that the three deadly cancers…