DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) databases or data banks are basically management systems for the storage of genetic data. This data is collected from thousands, if not millions, of people and can be used ...

What is DNA, and how does it work? You don't need a degree in genetics to understand. Here, we'll give an overview of DNA and answer questions like these: What does DNA stand for?

What is DNA, and how does it work? You don't need a degree in genetics to understand. Here, we'll give an overview of DNA and answer questions like these: What does DNA stand for?

A lack of diversity in genetic databases is making precision medicine ineffective for many people. One historian proposes a solution: construct reference genomes for individual populations.

DNA databases have long been used to solve crimes, but research suggests they may now be helping to prevent them in the first place.

Maryland requires a judge’s order to use genetic genealogy, limits its use to serious crimes and limits officers to only use databases that tell users that their DNA could be used in police work.

In October, the City Council introduced a bill to limit the NYPD’s collection of DNA samples. Co-sponsors Diana Ayala and Donovan Richards seek to prevent gathering samples from minors without ...

Maryland requires a judge’s order to use genetic genealogy, limits its use to serious crimes and limits officers to only use databases that tell users that their DNA could be used in police work.

How does genetic genealogy and phenotyping work? DNA agencies weigh in on NC crimes Here are the 115 US cases Parabon Labs’ DNA analysis services has assisted in solving ...