But this month, just two weeks before the assassination anniversary, they were disappointed when the Army thwarted an effort to compare the DNA from the man in the barn with that of Booth's more famous thespian brother, Edwin. Their request for access …

Through all the research — from DNA swabs, to online genealogy chat rooms, to interviews with scientists — Abraham does a good job of balancing the science in a compartmentalized way, weaving in her own feelings about the questions that arise about …

WASHINGTON, March 31 — The biggest-ever trawl of the human genome for cancer-causing DNA errors has netted more than 80 tiny mutations, a finding that could help people at high risk, researchers said Wednesday. The results, which double the number …

Washington – Nobelova cena za lékařství, kterou v roce 1962 dostal britský vědec Francis Crick za odhalení struktury DNA, nositelky dědičných informací, bude na prodej. Podle aukční síně Heritage Auctions půjde o teprve druhou dražbu Nobelovy ceny za …

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis celebrated a trimmed back Easter Vigil service Saturday after having reached out to Muslims and women during a Holy Week in which he began to put his mark on the Catholic Church. Francis processed into a darkened and …

Vatican City: Pope Francis, leading the world's 1.2 billion Catholics into Easter for the first time, on Saturday urged those who have strayed from the faith to allow God back into their lives. Francis, who was elected on March 13, presided at a solemn …

Being identified with the number 666 (the "mark of the beast" in the Bible's Book of Revelation) continues to trouble the righteous. Walter Slonopas, 52, felt required to resign as a maintenance worker for Contech Casting in Clarksville, Tenn., in …

The launching on Saturday of the natural-gas pipeline flowing from the Tamar offshore field to Israel Electric Corporation power plants and to Israel's manufacturing plants is good news. True, electricity rates won't come down so quickly – the delay is …

Schalit knew exactly what was happening in Israel; he followed the elections in 2009, and knew what was going on in world events. He was never in danger during “Cast Lead,” though it was suspected that since the operation was an attempt to save him it …

Following Obama's visit, poll reveals Israelis have new, positive view on the US president's political leanings yet still believe he is not 'pro-Israel'; Democrats, Republicans alike are pleased with this result. Obama waves as he steps aboard Air …