DNA

How To Sign Away The Rights to Your DNA

DNA-testing kit company 23andMe, announced a new partnership with drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GSK gets exclusive access to 23andMe’s troves of customer data — which it plans to use to develop a whole host of new drugs — and 23andMe gets a $300 million dollar investment. The company was quick to clarify that 23andMe customers had the option to opt-in or out of sharing their genetic information for research purposes, stating that “As always, customers choose whether or not to participate in research.

Can Commercial DNA Analysis Create a Healthier You?

With DNA analysis making its way into the commercial realm, it was inevitable that the health industry would get in on the action. But how good is that for the consumer?

Discovery of DNA Structure and Function: Watson and Crick

The landmark ideas of Watson and Crick relied heavily on the work of other scientists. What did the duo actually discover?

Everything Worth Knowing About ... Ancient DNA

The lure and limitations of a coded past.

These Companies Want You to Sell Your DNA on the Internet

Human DNA has become a valuable research commodity, as drug companies, academic researchers, and governments all mine DNA databases in their search for new treatments and health innovations.

Can Your DNA Tell You the Healthiest Way to Live Your Life?

Genetic-sequencing companies are going beyond ancestry and disease risk to offer specific lifestyle recommendations.

Easy DNA Editing Will Remake the World. Buckle Up

We now have the power to quickly and easily alter DNA. It could eliminate disease...

Hacking the President’s DNA

The U.S. government is surreptitiously collecting the DNA of world leaders, and is reportedly protecting that of Barack Obama. Decoded, these genetic blueprints could provide compromising information. In the not-too-distant future, they may provide something more as well—the basis for the creation of personalized bioweapons that could take down a president and leave no trace.

The Gene Hackers

A powerful new technology enables us to manipulate our DNA more easily than ever before.

What Rare Disorder Is Hiding in Your DNA?

As comprehensive genetic tests become more widespread, patients and experts mull how to deal with unexpected findings.

New Study Confirms That the Future of Data Storage Is in DNA

Humanity’s means of keeping data intact have greatly improved over the years. We’ve moved from paper to magnetic film to microchips. But DNA presents an even better option.

Genetic Testing

As new technologies come out in health care, it's really important for everyone that there's transparency - Anne Wojcicki

DNA from the Beginning

An animated primer of 75 experiments that made modern genetics.

DNA Interactive

Register free to join our online teaching community where you can create personalized web pages and use the Lesson Builder tool.

DNA Learning Center

Preparing students and families to thrive in the gene age.

DNA.com

Through the engineering of biology, Intrexon is helping to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges to realize a better, healthier planet.

YourGenome.com

DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. Like a recipe book it holds the instructions for making all the proteins in our bodies.  

Britannica.com

DNA, abbreviation of deoxyribonucleic acid, organic chemical of complex molecular structure that is found in all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and in many viruses. DNA codes genetic information for the transmission of inherited traits.

TED

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of DNA.