Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is one of life's most versatile molecules, with roles going far beyond being a messenger of genetic code, as it is ...

Unveiling a new chapter in the understanding of human genetics, scientists have discovered a hidden geometric code within our ...

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

Arabidopsis thaliana was always an unlikely candidate for the limelight. But 25 years ago, the diminutive thale cress ...

A new genomic method has enabled multiple people with rare conditions to receive diagnoses that were previously unattainable ...

Understanding how cells turn genes on and off is one of biology's most enduring mysteries. Now, a new technology developed by ...

A company’s plan to edit the genomes of human embryos worries some researchers — but it might reflect the changing attitudes towards the controversial approach.

A naturally occurring gene called Cyclin A2 (CCNA2), which turns off after birth in humans, can actually make new, functioning heart cells and help the heart repair itself from injury, including a ...

If you think artificial intelligence is just a smarter search engine or a way to make funny pictures, you’re missing the story of the century — and maybe the biggest turning point in human history. AI ...

To help students calibrate their trust and expectations of AI assistants, computer science educators should provide opportunities for students to use AI programming assistants for tasks with a range ...

Some scientists instead believe Dsup acts like a shield. In this model, Dsup coats and physically blocks radiation from striking DNA. Others think it boosts the cell’s repair machinery, fixing damage ...

For decades, scientists believed the essence of life was written solely in four chemical bases: A, C, T, and G. Together, ...