DNA says a lot about you, but do you know what it is?

The basics of your genetic code, explained

Gene of Thrones

Who should sit on the Iron Throne, based on genetics

DNA Technologies 101: Genotyping vs. Sequencing, and What They Mean For You

3 Steps to Extracting DNA From Saliva

Answering the question of how DNA extraction works

Explaining inherited traits and family genomic studies with Star Wars

These aren’t the genes you’re…

The ABCs of DNA: a glossary of genetic terms

Unless you do a lot of work with pipettes, much of the vocabulary that relates to…

How the BRCA genes changed how we think about — and treat — cancer

Genetics, Athletic Performance, and You

There’s a kernel of truth to the idea that genetics and…

Why we’re on the brink of the next great discovery: you.

What Is Helix?

This is a story about DNA and its secrets. It’s also a story about exploration. You’ve heard about the part where you get a DNA…