New DNA research has revealed a third ancestral contributor to modern Japanese. Ancient DNA extracted…
Browsing: DNA
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the molecular blueprint of life, carrying the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses. Composed of a double helix structure made of nucleotide bases—adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G)—DNA encodes the information needed to build and maintain an organism. Scientific advances in DNA research continue to revolutionize fields such as medicine, genetics, forensics, and evolutionary biology, making it a central focus of cutting-edge studies and breakthroughs in science.
Cells use RecA filaments to convert a 3D DNA search into a faster 2D one,…
A new algorithm from McMaster University allows for faster detection of rare pathogens by creating…
A novel chip automates the reaction cascades occurring between molecules inside DNA to carry out…
Unexpected Diversity in Virus-Derived Sequences in the Human Genome Powerful genetic analysis tools reveal that…
On the Outskirts of the Nucleus If you open a biology textbook and run through…
Bioengineers have repurposed a “non-working” CRISPR system to make a smaller version of the genome…
DNA supercoiling is an important contributor to the control of gene expression, and not just…
Redesignating an endangered subspecies as a separate species could help it get protected. Picture a…
Proteins communicating through the DNA molecule constitute a newly discovered genetic “switch.” Proteins can communicate…
Research team reconstructs genetic histories and social organization in Neolithic and Bronze Age Croatia. Present-day…
New DNA evidence uncovers a hidden ancestral group in southern China and redefines early human…
New Method Creates Purer RNA Efficiently, Boosting Future RNA Therapies Researchers at the University of…
Technique for editing bacterial genomes can record interactions between cells, may offer a way to…
ADS Codex translates binary data into nucleotides that can be sequenced in molecules as files…
Mapping lizard genetics in Sri Lanka guides habitat restoration and highlights global rainforest conservation needs.…
New study brings into question current policies on receiving secondary genomic findings. A study published…
Gymnosperms’ ancient DNA duplications powered their evolution—and may hold the key to their survival today.…