Shrunken Head DNA

Shrunken Head DNA Proves Horrific Folklore True Genetic analysis of a shrunken head verifies anecdotal accounts of violent head-hunting in South America. Read More WATCH VIDEO: Decapitated Gladiators Found A gladiator graveyard could hold clues to this bloody sport. The Playboy Gene: Promiscuity Can Be Inherited The genetic predisposition to play the field appears to be locked into the DNA of socially monogamous species, including humans. Read More WATCH VIDEO: Cheaters Among Us The science behind adultery. Mars Hit by Cosmic Buckshot, Again The Red Planet is no stranger to meteorites, but they could pose a problem for future Mars colonies.  Read More WATCH VIDEO: The Red Planet Why is Mars red? Laser Made of Living Cells Scientists have engineered cells to produce fluorescent proteins, and then use those cells as lasers. Read More WATCH VIDEO: Q&A Synthetic Life Learn the promise and perils of synthetic biology. Follow Discovery News on Facebook! Get your sci-tech headlines all day on Twitter too! Follow us @Discovery_News.