A proof-of-concept study shows that cancer-linked RNA can be detected in wastewater, raising the possibility of tracking colorectal cancer patterns across communities without relying on individual ...

A tiny piece of moss became the crucial clue that exposed a shocking cemetery crime. Credit: Shutterstock. A moss sample helped investigators prove that cemetery workers had moved ...

People arrested while protesting ICE say federal agents took samples of their DNA. It's legal, but experts say the practice raises questions about what the government is doing with that genetic data.

Background Individual screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is typically performed through either direct clinical examination ...

Testing a stool sample can help doctors find out what's going on when someone has a problem in the stomach, intestines, rectum, or other part of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Stool tests often ...