Lurking within the genomes of nearly all species--including plants, fungi, and even humans--are genes that are passed from generation to generation with no clear benefit to the organism. Called ...

In a groundbreaking advancement for families grappling with the challenges of Dravet syndrome, a rare and life-altering form of epilepsy, scientists have developed a new gene replacement therapy in ...

For the first time, scientists have witnessed the very moment DNA begins to unravel, revealing a necessary molecular event for DNA to be the molecule that codes all life.

Cambridge University researchers have uncovered evidence that two distinct populations of ancient hominins, separated for ...

This work has also created a kind of "treasure map" that investigators can use to fill in the gaps in our knowledge. | ...

Researchers at the Kennedy Institute have developed a new computational framework that allows simultaneous analysis of gene ...

Conjugation is a form of horizontal gene transfer that allows the exchange of genetic material between two organisms or cells ...

The CBSE Class 12 Biology exam, set for March 25, 2025, demands more than memorization—it requires conceptual clarity, ...

Mammalian genomes are organized by multi-level folding, yet how this organization contributes to cell type-specific transcription remain unclear. We uncovered that the nuclear protein SATB1 ...

Dec. 10, 2024 — In a single IV injection, a gene therapy targeting cBIN1 can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the ...

Japanese scientists have created diamond quantum sensors that can monitor EV batteries with great precision to help improve ...