It is a deep question, from deep in our history: when did human language as we know it emerge? A new survey of genomic ...

They had previously been identified as Homo sapiens by their maternal mitochondrial DNA, but there was not enough context to show how they were related to other humans in the region.

Human language is one of the most distinctive capabilities of our species, yet its origin remains an unresolved mystery. A ...

Mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (mtDNA) is essential for cellular energy production and overall cell function.

Researchers have now uncovered the role of mitochondrial transcription elongation factor in maintaining the balance between ...

The son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, Prince Frederik, has died in Paris the age of 22 due to ...

DNA is a mosaic of genetic fragments passed down through generations, but its clarity diminishes over time. While modern testing can trace ancestry through shared markers, the depth of this insight ...

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at the age of 22 due to a rare mitochondrial condition called POLG disease— Newsweek has ...

WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences is presenting its 2025 Public Welfare Medal to Mary-Claire King for her ...

Maintaining mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) integrity is crucial for cardiomyocyte function, and its disruption plays a significant ...