Recombination events in many organisms are concentrated in highly localized areas termed 'hot spots'. Hot spots can be detected by statistical analysis of genetic variation, analysis of pedigrees ...

DNA damage can last unrepaired for years, changing our view of mutations In a paradigm shift in how we view mutations, researchers uncover forms of DNA damage in healthy cells that can persist ...

A 2015 report published by a private genomics testing company found that 2% of 345 hot dogs tested contained traces of human DNA. However, it was unclear whether that report was a peer-reviewed ...