A single DNA nucleotide, the base unit of the human genome, is a tiny, tiny thing. Each one is made up of only 30 atoms (plus or minus a few, depending on the base), making it much too small to be ...

Could it be that one of only three known markers directly targeting the DNA does not exist outside the realm of microbes? Now ...

DNA is essentially a storage molecule. It contains all of the instructions a cell needs to sustain itself. These instructions are found within genes, which are sections of DNA made up of specific ...

Mutations can be grouped into two main categories based on where they occur: somatic mutations and germ-line mutations. Somatic mutations take place in non-reproductive cells. Many kinds of ...

A revolution is underway in gene editing -- and at its forefront is David Liu, an American molecular biologist whose ...

Researchers harness the power of the world’s most advanced supercomputers to simulate the inner workings of cellular ...

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Each ODN in the Takumi-shaped DNA structure was constructed with an eight-18 nucleotide-long palindromic stem attached to two cohesive parts on either side with a thymidine (T) spacer.

The scientist rewriting DNA, and the future of medicine A revolution is underway in gene editing -- and at its forefront is David Liu, an American molecular biologist whose pioneering work is ...