Chromatin, the mix of DNA and protein that houses each cell's genome, is more resilient to aging than previously thought, suggests a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society by ...

Although the genetic sequence is the same in every cell in the body, only a subset of those genes is expressed by each cell.

MIT chemists use generative AI to predict 3D genomic structures quickly, a process far faster than current methods.

Encasing CRISPR tools in oil droplets offers a fast-track approach to conducting extensive genetic screens in animals.

Scientists have long believed they understood how life’s genetic code evolved, but new research upends that assumption. By ...

A study reveals DNA and RNA epigenetics work together as a complementary system for precise gene regulation, crucial for cell ...

Every cell in your body contains the same genetic sequence, yet each cell expresses only a subset of those genes. These ...

Giraffes are among the world's most recognizable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements ...

NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe dropped off samples of asteroid Bennu in 2023, and now those samples have been analyzed by researchers for their contents.

NASA scientists found amino acids, key minerals, and nucleobases for DNA in samples from the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission.

Drugs targeting amyloid plaques have failed to show efficacy in clinical trials. A new approach is needed to tackle AD ...

In the aftermath of a tragic Jeju Air crash, a preliminary report reveals unexpected findings as investigators piece together ...