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

High-resolution imaging has revealed the internal layout of chromatin condensates, showing how DNA fibers fold and interact ...

A common childhood virus, BK virus, dormant in the urinary tract, is now linked to DNA damage increasing bladder cancer risk.

One of the biggest studies yet conducted of the DNA of ancient Southern African hunter-gatherer people has upended previous theories about the origin of the Khoe and San peoples. Conducted by ...

Study shows that increasing dietary vitamin C intake with kiwifruit raises vitamin C levels in both the dermis and epidermis through active transport from the bloodstream. Higher skin vitamin C levels ...

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, ...

A nutrient-rich diet plays a vital role in preventing oral cancer by supporting the immune system and protecting cells.

New research from Emory University suggests that the toll of caregiving extends beyond emotional and logistical burdens.

A new study reports that the locations where genes begin are particularly prone to mutations, and these genetic changes can ...

New ultra-detailed imaging exposes the hidden structure and behavior of chromatin condensates — and hints at how their ...

Inside human cells, biology has pulled off the ultimate packing job, figuring out how to fit six feet of DNA into a nucleus ...

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