Finding could advance sequencing studies of ancient animals.

Fossils reveal that some snakes preyed on baby sauropods.

Fossils reveal that some snakes preyed on baby sauropods.

Oldest mammalian DNA sequence reveals link to brown bears.

Oldest mammalian DNA sequence reveals link to brown bears.

Extinctions were less severe in southern oceans after catastrophe of 65 million years ago

Extinctions were less severe in southern oceans after catastrophe of 65 million years ago

Spinosaurs' semi-aquatic habits helped them coexist with tyrannosaurs.

Spinosaurs' semi-aquatic habits helped them coexist with tyrannosaurs.

Fish fossils fill gaps in dinosaur-era ocean food chains.

Fish fossils fill gaps in dinosaur-era ocean food chains.

Experiments have revealed how single mutations can have huge effects that drive evolution. But small steps pave the way, finds Tanguy Chouard.

Experiments have revealed how single mutations can have huge effects that drive evolution. But small steps pave the way, finds Tanguy Chouard.

What really killed Tutankhamun?

Experts question claims that malaria and osteonecrosis contributed to Pharaoh's decline.

Experts question claims that malaria and osteonecrosis contributed to Pharaoh's decline.

First ancient human genome sheds light on origins of Arctic people.

First ancient human genome sheds light on origins of Arctic people.

Eske Willerslev combines Arctic escapades with meticulous lab work in his quest to pull ancient DNA from the ice. Rex Dalton talks to the adventurer about extracting the first ancient human genome.

Tighter rules on accessing and developing genetic resources may be counterproductive for conservation.