The discovery of catalytic RNA transformed our understanding of life's beginnings. Clare Sansom explores how the RNA world ...

Bioinformatics is rapidly changing the course of human health and history. Scientists and researchers use data like never before to save countless lives each day. Bioinformatics fuels new discoveries ...

Bioinformatics is the foundation of modern research, translating complex biological data into actionable insights by combining biology, computer science, and data analysis. Selecting the right ...

As antibiotic-resistant infections rise and are projected to cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050, scientists are looking to bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, as an alternative.

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) is a powerful tool in diagnosing Mendelian disorders, but the optimized sequencing depth for this technology has not yet been determined. In a new study published in the ...

Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was ...

A new liquid biopsy developed by researchers at the University of Chicago is offering a powerful new window into cancer’s earliest stages by flagging subtle shifts in the gut microbiome. Unlike ...

Have you ever found yourself wrestling with Excel formulas, wishing for a more powerful tool to handle your data? Or maybe you’ve heard the buzz about Python in Excel and wondered if it’s truly the ...

Scientists have discovered that neurons exposed to Botox (botulinum toxin A) don't just survive—they fight back. A new study shows that tiny fragments of tRNA, a type of genetic material, help protect ...

Either way, let’s not be in denial about it. Credit...Illustration by Christoph Niemann Supported by By Kevin Roose and Casey Newton Kevin Roose and Casey Newton are the hosts of The Times’s “Hard ...

Students call it hypocritical. A senior at Northeastern University demanded her tuition back. But instructors say generative A.I. tools make them better at their jobs. By Kashmir Hill In February, ...