Proteins sustain life as we know it, serving many important structural and functional roles throughout the body. But these large molecules have cast a long shadow over a smaller subclass of proteins ...

An team of scientists found a family of genome sequences known as “transposable elements.” They play a vital role in gene ...

Scientists have reached a new milestone in decoding the human genome, unlocking complex regions once believed to be too ...

Human drinking culture may owe a debt to great apes who forage boozy fermented fruit from the forest floor, scientists ...

Hibernating animals' amazing abilities could lie within our own DNA—and perhaps their resilience could one day be ours too.

Scientists used diverse genomes to complete a fuller human DNA map. This unlocks hidden risks and improves diagnoses.

Cas9 in germline editing presents opportunities for genetic disease correction, alongside risks of off-target effects and ...

OpenCRISPR-1, an AI-generated custom gene editor capable of precision editing of the human genome. is just the beginning of ...

The UAE Pangenome Reference is freely available to support research into genetic disorders, disease predisposition, and population health.

A group of Australian scientists has uncovered a new way to fight some of the toughest cancers by targeting an overlooked ...

Cancer cells mount an instant, energy‑rich response to being physically squeezed, according to a study published in the ...