Humans have about 3 billion DNA bases in their genetic makeup. However, most of it does not encode for protein.

For decades, scientists have been puzzled by large portions of the human genome labeled as “junk” DNA, sequences that seemingly serve no purpose. Yet, recent studies suggest these cryptic sequences ...

Explore the decades-long journey to map the full human genome, from early breakthroughs to the first complete, gapless DNA ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gabrielle Hartley, University of Connecticut (THE CONVERSATION) When the Human Genome ...