DNA

Gainsville -- University of Florida scientists say a DNA study they conducted has made clearer the origins of flowering plants from peas to oak trees.

Guelph, Ontario -- A Canadian study shows even if you don't swallow the worm at the bottom of a bottle of the Mexican liquor mescal, you may not have avoided the worm's DNA.

Pittburgh -- A U.S. physicist says he has, for the first time, directly measured the energy associated with the expulsion of viral DNA into a cell.

More proof that the future of health care is a personalized approach based on the genetic makeup of the patient: Yesterday Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS) said it's purchasing genetic-testing expert DNA Direct.

London, Ontario -- A Canadian man was sentenced to two years in prison for three home burglaries in London, Ontario, in which he left DNA behind each time.

Leipzig, Germany -- It's now possible to distinguish between ancient DNA and modern DNA that contaminates an archaeological site, a German scientist said.

New York, December 17 -- In a move that will revolutionize cancer treatment, the researchers have cracked an entire genetic code of two of the most common cancers--lung and skin cancer.

Gainesville -- University of Florida scientists say they're taking part in a project to inventory the DNA of every living species on the French Polynesian island of Moorea.

Columbus -- Ohio State University scientists say they have identified how motions of an enzyme are related to correctly copying genetic instructions.

Paris, October 24 -- U.S. researchers have revealed that brief electric shocks can assist the body react well to some types of experimental AIDS vaccines.