The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While both ...

Although heart cells and skin cells contain identical instructions for creating proteins encoded in their DNA, they're able ...

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine alumnus and former faculty member Hamilton O. Smith, M.D., whose 1978 Nobel Prize-winning discovery of restriction enzymes revolutionized genetic ...

What we choose to study—whether fine art or finance—is one of the most influential decisions in our lives. It shapes not only career trajectories, but also income, fertility, and well-being. As access ...

The grantmaking organization Open Philanthropy has awarded funding for a University of California San Diego technology ...

Dr. Katz's research shows how important it is for all breast cancer survivors to have access to genetic testing services, ...

A team of scientists has developed a highly accurate blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The test reads tiny DNA patterns that reveal the biological signature of the illness. For millions who’ve ...

The 11th edition of ETSA was part high-decibel celebration, part deep reflection on everything from quantum computing, space tech and assorted stuff from geek heaven.

From designing proteins not found in nature to extending healthy lifespan, Retro Biosciences is applying AI models to advance ...

diSArm clinical trial is that our phages injected intravenously can home in to the site of infection, penetrate biofilms, infect, and lyse S. aureus. Many deaths post flu, and most likely also ...