Forensics experts gather DNA to understand who was present at a crime scene. But what if the crime occurred in the middle of ...

The ability to extract trace bits of DNA from soil, water, and even air is revolutionizing science. Are there pitfalls? By Peter Andrey Smith/Undark Published Feb 14, 2024 8:06 AM EST This article was ...

Tracy Rittenhouse, associate professor of natural resources and the environment in UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), was doing an experiment to study ranavirus ...

Life on Earth is a rich and beautiful thing. But there's a lot that is changing and even fraying thanks to the effect that human-caused habitat loss and global warming are having on the environment.

DNA is the darling of the high-tech detective world, whether it’s used to solve murders or track what animals are nearby. But what about it’s less famous relative, RNA? It turns out, this type of ...