Mounting evidence from genome studies indicates that, contrary to received wisdom, our species has undergone profound ...

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) may have an "on-off switch" that lets them pause and restart growth, according to a ...

Rapidly mutating DNA regions were mapped using a multi-generational family and advanced sequencing tools. Understanding how ...

Blue light exposure increases genetic mutations in yeast, suggesting potential risks for other organisms, requiring further ...

The human genome is broadly classified into the genome residing in the cell nucleus (nuclear DNA) and the genome residing in the mitochondria (mitochondrial DNA: mtDNA). Mitochondria are cell ...

One of the most commonly used gene-delivery methods relies on engineered viruses to insert stretches of genetic material into ...

A new study from the University of California, Santa Cruz reveals that 'introners' are responsible for the spread of introns ...

Analyzing DNA methylation patterns in leukemic cells is helping doctors better assess risk and tailor treatments, making ...

A UC San Diego-led study linked early childhood exposure to the bacterial toxin colibactin with the rise in early-onset ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have analyzed ancient DNA from Borrelia recurrentis, a type of bacteria ...

The northern white rhinoceros is one of the rarest animals on Earth, with just two females left and no natural way for the ...