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Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on set of the 'Today' show in 2023.
THE RESULTS ARE IN

DNA Results Provide Shocking Update in Nancy Guthrie Case

Investigators analyzed the genetic material from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home.

Vic Verbalaitis

Tranquil scene along the Oregon coast of a gentle mist above the surf and rock formations along the coastline on Tillamook Bay. Oregon, United States of America
DNA BREAKTHROUGH

Remains Washed Up on Beach Identified by DNA Decades Later

The same technology has helped catch serial killers decades on.

Wiktoria Gucia

UNSPECIFIED - JUNE 29:  Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, by Lattanzio Querena (1768-1853). (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images); Padova, Musei Civici Eremitani, Museo D'Arte Medievale E Moderna (Medieval And Modern Art Museum). (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images)
THE GENETIC CODE

Scientists Retrieve DNA that Could Belong to Da Vinci

The research links Y chromosomes on a sketch to a genetic group from the great’s hometown.

Harry Thompson

Adolf Hitler.
NINE? NEIN!

New DNA Analysis Reveals Hitler May Have Had a Micropenis

It also dismisses the theory that the Nazi dictator was Jewish, researchers say.

Ethan Cotler

Altman/ Armstrong
NOT KIDDING!

Billionaire Tech Bros Trying for Genetically Modified Babies

The start-up is allegedly seeking locations abroad where it can legally conduct its research.

Harry Thompson

Robert Eugene Brashers.
ANSWERS FINALLY

DNA Unmasks Yogurt Shop Murders Suspect After Over 30 Years

The victims’ families gathered on Monday for a resolution.

Wiktoria Gucia

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 10: 23andMe Founder and Board Member Anne Wojcicki appears during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. The hearing titled "Securing Americans' Genetic Information: Privacy and National Security Concerns Surrounding 23andMe's Bankruptcy Sale" comes after 27 states and the District of Columbia are suing to force customer consent before 23andMe sells any personal genetic data after the company  entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
GENETIC LOTTERY

Ex-23andMe CEO Outbids Big Pharma for Control of DNA Firm

Anne Wojcicki regained control of the company she bankrupted after a $305 million bid.

Tom Sanders

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters on February 01, 2024 in Sunnyvale, California. Genetic testing company 23andMe, once valued at $6 billion, is facing the possibility of delisting from NASDAQ as the company navigates numerous class action lawsuits (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
MAJOR MUTATION

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy, Fueling Fears for DNA Data

Your genetic history could soon be for sale to the highest bidder.

Tom Sanders

JonBenet Ramsey
COLD COPS

JonBenét Ramsey Family Kept in Dark Over DNA Murder Probe

The director of a new docuseries about her murder is urging police to share developments in the 28-year-old cold case.

David Gardner

Capt. James Fitzjames
NICE TO MEAT YOU

Cannibalized Sailor From Doomed 1845 Arctic Expedition ID’d

Canadian researchers used genealogical evidence to identify the remains as those of Capt. James Fitzjames.

AJ McDougall

George Washington’s descendants have been identified in a study using DNA from unmarked graves.
MYSTERY SOLVED

Washington’s Descendants ID’d From Bones in Unmarked Graves

Researchers used DNA analysis to find the first president’s family members.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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