You may have heard of the fantastic-sounding "dark side of the genome." This poorly studied fraction of DNA, known as ...

In recent news appearances, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing ...

Unlike traditional microscopes that use light or lenses, DNA microscopy creates images by calculating interactions among ...

That mad scientist who created designer babies is, apparently, gearing up for more human gene-hacking research.

A study published March 27 in the journal Science finds that a unique and ancient spate of genetic mutations was key to the ...

With drugs on the horizon for treating and possibly preventing transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, cardiologists are ...

Marek's disease can be pervasive in chicken houses. Chickens infected by this highly contagious viral disease often develop ...

Dysfunctional Family. A family tree of tau folds now incorporates two new structures—P301L, P301T (bottom)—and fills in ...

Developmental biologist Dr. Alexandra Joyner reflects on her career and talks about the new passions she looks forward to ...

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...

Research shows UV radiation modifies 3D genome structure, affecting DNA damage response and gene activity, offering insights ...