A vast stretch of islands across the South Pacific holds one of the oldest human stories on Earth. For tens of thousands of ...

All living organisms are known to inherit genes, DNA sequences that contain instructions for producing specific proteins and ...

Every time a cell copies its DNA, parts of the genome are exposed and vulnerable to damage or errors. Molecular biologist ...

In a rapidly changing climate landscape, the plants we rely on for food, textiles and more face a multitude of challenges, ...

A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has uncovered how one of the most common ...

The mammalian liver has an extraordinary regenerative capacity, capable of fully restoring its mass and function after injury or partial resection. A study led by researchers at the University of ...

Deep within tropical forests, sloths move at a pace that seems almost frozen in time. Their slow movements, low energy use, ...

A new gene-editing technique enables the correction of multiple genetic mutations simultaneously, transforming the prospects for millions living with complex inherited diseases, such as cystic ...

Scientists find Arctic microbes swap DNA far more often than expected, offering new clues about climate change and carbon storage.

Base editing, the process used to make the changes, only nicks one strand of DNA, avoiding the major DNA errors that made ...

DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown ...

Could a viral infection you experience today cause mental health disorders for generations of your descendants? Absolutely.