There is a huge amount of DNA in most human cells, and that DNA has to be carefully compacted and organized so that it will ...
In an article published in Nature Microbiology, scientists reveal the existence of numerous new lineages of mirusviruses, ...
To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous infection. That's because most ...
UC San Diego researchers uncover enzyme behind cancer genome chaos, pointing to potential therapies for aggressive tumors.
Membraneless organelles, also called biomolecular condensates, are changing how scientists think about protein chemistry, various diseases and even the origin of life.
The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.
Scientists uncover unusually high methanol levels "raging" beyond the nucleus of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing ...
An international team of researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology has uncovered a hidden world of ...
As the planet heats, polar bears in southeastern Greenland appear to be adjusting to warmer conditions, new research from the ...
A Northwestern Medicine study has shed light on a critical molecular mechanism underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ...
To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous infection. That's because most ...
UC San Diego scientists have identified the enzyme that shatters cancer genomes and helps them evolve to resist treatment, ...