Attorneys for the San Francisco-based personal genomics and biotechnology company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection.

Scientists have pinpointed how sperm and egg fuse together across the animal kingdom, from fish to people.

California authorities have captured four suspects in multiple break-ins at homes around South Lake Tahoe: a mama bear and three of her cubs.

The story of how scientists discovered DNA's shape may be getting another twist.

The trial continues Friday for Robert Koehler, known as the “Pillowcase Rapist.”

MIAMI – The suspected Pillowcase Rapist’s DNA matched DNA evidence linked to at least 25 rapes, Miami-Dade County prosecutors said on Thursday. Prosecutors said detectives found trinkets from his victims and a metal nail file similar to the weapon his victims’ had described. The charges included a felony, so his DNA was included in an FBI database that included DNA from a 1983 rape kit in Miami-Dade County. (Tim Shortt/Florida Today via AP)After a few days at Brevard County jail, Koehler was extradited to Miami-Dade County on Wednesday. Koehler, 29, is facing charges of domestic violence assault, attempted burglary and criminal mischief in Brevard County.