An investigation into cellular components in bacteria has unexpectedly uncovered a feature with relevance across many life ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new suite of statistical methods that dramatically improves ...

Scientists discovered that the first 100 base pairs of human genes are unusually prone to mutations, especially during the ...

Learn more about what how humans ended up having Neanderthal DNA in their genome and what it means if you have it.

When DNA breaks, cells must repair it accurately to prevent harmful mutations. Researchers have discovered that during a key ...

A research group has demonstrated that overexpression of Cdc10-dependent transcript 1 (CDT1), a key regulator of DNA ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

Scientists have recently been learning more about the importance of small bits of circular genetic material known as ...

New research published in Nature Communications has linked a normal cellular process to an accumulation of DNA mutations in ...

From an incredible series of revelations about the ancient humans called Denisovans to surprising discoveries about tool ...

A research group led by Drs. Shusuke Tada and Takashi Tsuyama at the Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of ...

Scientists trace Leonardo da Vinci's DNA through his descendants and family tombs to reconstruct his genetic code.