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 The archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is seen, 2020.

A glimpse into the past: Researchers analyze Pompeii DNA

 Sverresborg. Image by Cato Edvardsen is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

DNA analysis links medieval skeleton found in well to events in the Sverris Saga

Bread

Pass the breadsticks: Ancient humans loved carbs, study finds

 A pair of Tasmanian tigers, also known as thylacines, are seen in captivity.

Scientists attempt to bring back to life extinct Tasmanian tiger

 DNA.

Cannabis and psychosis: Study shows use of high-potency cannabis leaves mark on DNA

  statue of Christopher Columbus on Lackawanna County Courthouse Square in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Columbus was a Sephardi Jew from Western Europe, study finds

By REUTERS
 The genetic data testing company 23andMe was the target of a hack aimed at users with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach that targeted Jewish and Chinese users

By Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA
A plague doctor and his typical apparel during the 17th Century Outbreak.

Black Plague killed farmers thousands of years before 14th-century Europe

Mohamed Hadid (R) and Shiva Safai pose during a photocall before the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, November 30, 2016

Mohamed Hadid: Israeli Jews have no genetic connection to ancient Hebrews

 Testicular organoids generated from mice pups and incubated in a dish for 21 days. Sertoli cells, which are the cells responsible for the formation of the tubules in the testicle, appear in red and germ cells, which will produce the sperm cells, appear in green. Germ cells always stay close proximi

Technion team discovers important adaptive strategy of the microbiome, impacting immune system

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Health effects of Iranian nuclear strike on Israel: Some key insights

 A statue depicting first American president George Washington seen at the Federal Hall National Memorial, Wall Street, Manhattan, New York City, USA. December 25, 2013.

Unmarked graves reveal George Washington’s centuries-old family secrets

 DNA, where genetics live. (Illustrative).

Beethoven had great genes, but not for beat synchronization

 EmendoBio

EmendoBio enters a licensing agreement for its gene editing technology with Anocca AB

 A southern right whale performs a tail slap just off the shore of Puerto Piramides, Argentina, June 26, 2007.

People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation

By REUTERS
 A DNA analysis of the remains of four individuals from Tylos-period Bahrain (300 BCE to 600 CE), the first ancient genomes from Eastern Arabia, revealed the malaria-protective G6PD Mediterranean mutation in three samples. Illustrative.

First DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabians reveals protection against malaria

 A dog playing with a toy in the grass.

Dog DNA detectives trace owners not scooping the poop in Italian province

By REUTERS
 Center for Jewish History in New York City.

Murder victim was anonymous for 13 years - Jewish genealogists found her

By Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA