Two molecular control factors play a decisive role in what is known as splicing, the cutting and assembly of mature messenger ...

You may have heard of the fantastic-sounding "dark side of the genome." This poorly studied fraction of DNA, known as ...

Scientists at EMBL have captured how human chromosomes fold into their signature rod shape during cell division, using a ...

Among the many marvels of life is the cell's ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew themselves. For ...

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...

A study led by Prof. Liu Feng from the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has identified a crucial role ...

A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take ...

A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

New research uncovers new insights into preventing chronic inflammation caused by aging-related zombie-like cells. In humans ...

Alan Herbert, explores the understanding of genome information storage, and the significance of repetitive sequences called ...

A growing body of work suggests that cell metabolism — the chemical reactions that provide energy and building materials — ...

Mutations in BRCA2 — a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation — can predict an individuals’ predisposition ...