All living organisms' genetic information is stored in DNA, which is transcribed into RNA, which is translated into proteins ...

Each cell in our bodies carries about two meters of DNA in its nucleus, packed into a tiny volume of just a few hundred cubic ...

Scientists have uncovered the chemical mechanism behind protein release from the ribosome, clarifying how all living ...

When we think about the blueprint of life, we tend to focus on DNA—the genetic code stored in every cell of our bodies. But ...

The human genome consists of 3 billion base pairs, and when a cell divides, it takes about seven hours to complete making a ...

A DNA transcription unit is composed, from its 3' to 5' end, of an RNA-coding region (pink rectangle) flanked by a promoter region (green rectangle) and a terminator region (black rectangle).

The recoded bacterium uses only 57 of the 64 possible genetic codes, freeing up seven to be used for different purposes ...

Italian scientists have identified a new function of the DDX11 protein, crucial for cell maintenance and neurodegenerative diseases.

Scientists uncover ancient proteins preserved in fossils dating back 24 million years, offering new insights into evolution ...

A protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA and ward off neurological degeneration including that seen in motor ...

This AI system can analyze up to one million DNA letters at once, predicting how tiny changes in noncoding regions trigger ...