In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to ...

Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like ‘Sukunaarchaeum ...

Here, Tesson et al. present a tool that automatically detects known antiviral systems in prokaryotic genomes, and show that variations in antiviral strategies correlate with genome size, viral ...

Insects possess a remarkable ability to develop innate immune memory, and the mechanisms underlying this process are becoming a central topic in innate immunity research.

By using a genetic technique developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center that forces cells to rid themselves of mitochondria, researchers are gaining new insights into the function of these critical ...

Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion. Researchers discovered that it actively reshapes the 3D structure of the ...

Regeneron said it will continue uninterrupted service of 23andMe’s consumer genome services after its purchase closes as expected in the third quarter of this year.

Prince William and the Hollywood actress showed great interest in DNA powered textile revolution. The Prince was joined by actress and Earthshot Prize Council Member Cate Blanchett visited ...

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the nucleic acid polymer that forms the genetic code for a cell or virus. Most DNA molecules consist of two polymers (double-stranded) of four nucleotides that each ...

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