James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
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James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Researchers said their findings suggest husbands relocated to the wife's household upon marriage – suggesting a female dominance.
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Colossal Biosciences has focused on identifying key traits of extinct animals by studying ancient DNA, with a goal to genetically "engineer them into living animals," said CEO Ben Lamm.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
A team of divers looking for a woman and her young daughter who vanished in 1974 made an unexpected additional discovery in a Florida canal.
The recent births of Noreen and Antonia are boosting hopes of diversifying the endangered species.
Researchers found human bones and tools hiding behind a massive rock in a German cave, the oldest traces of Homo sapiens ever discovered so far north.
Paleontologists were able to determine that the teenagers' diet included deer, trout, hazelnuts, apple, duck and fox.
The findings come from a huge project to compare modern DNA with that culled from ancient humans' teeth and bones.
Advanced forensic tests have finally allowed police to close a decades-old homicide case in rural Idaho.
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker was 27 and commanded an M4 Sherman tank in November 1944 when his tank was struck in Germany.
New York City's medical examiner has now been able to link remains to 1,649 World Trade Center victims, a painstaking process that relies on leading-edge DNA sequencing techniques.
Yvonne Prior, the teenager's mother, is now in her 80s and has spent her life searching for her daughter's killer.
In case you missed it, sea levels are rising and local groups are working to provide Ukrainian women soldiers with uniforms that fit.
"While the cause of death is known, the reason for the homicide is not," the sheriff's office said.
"Christine's killer remains unidentified and the whereabouts of Christa Nicole are unknown," the Staten Island district attorney said.
It is among Florida's oldest unsolved crimes on record, notorious for its brutality, as well as for a pool of suspects that numbered over 600.
Kathy Alston was supposed to see her family off at the airport as they prepared to move to Texas, but never showed up.
State police are asking for the public's help to find the individual responsible for her death.
A CBS News investigation found Genexe Health was taking advantage of the popularity of genetic tests and potentially costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Department of Homeland Security will start a DNA testing pilot program next week to help identify and prosecute individuals posing as families.
DNA test results expected Thursday could confirm whether a 14-year-old boy found in Kentucky is indeed Timmothy Pitzen, of Aurora, Illinois, who has been missing for eight years.
An 11-year-old Denver Broncos fan is heading for a Christmas he will never forget.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
For the past six weeks, CBS Colorado has collected thousands of new toys for the Together for Colorado toy drive, resulting in a thrilling holiday season for the Boys and Girls Club.
Thursday was the warmest Christmas in Denver history as temperatures reached 70°, shattering the previous heat record of 69° for Dec. 25, 2005.
A police officer with the Ault Police Department in Northern Colorado was injured in a crash between the patrol vehicle and a semi truck.
An 11-year-old Denver Broncos fan is heading for a Christmas he will never forget.
For the past six weeks, CBS Colorado has collected thousands of new toys for the Together for Colorado toy drive, resulting in a thrilling holiday season for the Boys and Girls Club.
Thursday was the warmest Christmas in Denver history as temperatures reached 70°, shattering the previous heat record of 69° for Dec. 25, 2005.
A police officer with the Ault Police Department in Northern Colorado was injured in a crash between the patrol vehicle and a semi truck.
According to investigators, the officer contacted a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on Tuesday just after 5 p.m.
An 11-year-old Denver Broncos fan is heading for a Christmas he will never forget. Preston and his family traveled to Kansas City for the Denver Broncos' game against the Kansas City Chiefs, a surprise birthday and Christmas gift his aunt revealed just before their trip.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver members enjoyed a big holiday party with gifts thanks the Together for Colorado Toy Drive.
Two people killed and 3 others were injured in an apartment complex shooting on Wednesday night in Aurora.
Aurora police are investigating a shooting that left two dead and three others injured.
Denver broke a heat record for Christmas Eve on Wednesday with a high of 71 degrees at Denver International Airport. While some were concerned by the warmth, others embraced the outdoor recreation opportunities.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
Thousands of kids around the Denver metro area are seeing the generosity of their community this holiday season.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Democratic state Rep. William Lindstedt was elected by 98% of the committee tasked with electing a candidate to fill the seat, the party said in a statement.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union.
This time of year, Interstate 70 through the mountains is usually slick, snowy, and packed with travelers heading to ski resorts. But on Christmas Eve, the road to the high country was sunny, dry, and noticeably quieter.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.