Complete Human Y Chromosome Sequence Assembled for the First Time
New sequence reveals genomic factors in fertility, including sperm production. An international research team has generated the first truly complete sequence of a human Y chromosome,…
New sequence reveals genomic factors in fertility, including sperm production. An international research team has generated the first truly complete sequence of a human Y chromosome,…
Researchers have delved into molecular “de-extinction,” studying ancient genomes for potential antibiotics. Their work unearthed antimicrobial molecules from Neanderthals and Denisovans, challenging traditional notions of…
UCLA scientists lead groundbreaking studies on mammalian aging and life span. Researchers from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Health led an…
While many associate cattle with iconic American imagery such as cowboys, cattle drives, and vast ranches, these animals were not native to the American continents….
University of Washington School of Medicine researchers played key roles in several aspects of a new genomic reference collection representing greater human population diversity. UW…
Who lived at Machu Picchu at its height? New research, recently published in the journal Science Advances, leverages ancient DNA to unveil the origins of…
Researchers have developed a highly robust material with an extremely low density by constructing a structure using DNA and subsequently coating it in glass. Materials…
Researchers at West Virginia University are now able to observe synthetic DNA at the atomic level, providing insights into potential structural modifications that could augment…
Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be molded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami nanostructures. Bioengineers have discovered a method to customize the size…
Scientists have recently uncovered a surprising and potentially important reason why eating foods frequently cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and deep-fried fare,…
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a department of the National Institutes of Health,…
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from UNSW Sydney have completely defined the essential cellular process known as methylation for the first time. The research, which…
Researchers surprised to find fragments of RNA viruses in coral partners’ genomes. Scientists have discovered ancient RNA virus remnants in the DNA of organisms living…
SickKids scientists assign function to the non-coding genome and shine a light on the genetics of hypertension. Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)…
The genetic makeup of many species, including humans, contains crucial components known as ribosomal DNA (rDNA) sequences. Due to their highly repetitive pattern, these DNA…
EPFL researchers have achieved near-perfect control over the manipulation of individual molecules, allowing them to be identified and characterized with unprecedented precision. Aleksandra Radenovic, head…
Researchers from the Gothelf lab at Aarhus University have developed a revolutionary new method, called triplex origami, to manipulate the shape and tight packing of…
Recent scientific findings have revealed that Neanderthal DNA makes up between 1 and 4% of the genome in contemporary humans descended from ancestors who left…