DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown ...

Once disregarded as “junk DNA,” scientists now know that this molecular dark matter is crucial for determining gene activity ...

A teenager who lived in southern Europe around 12,000 years ago has become the earliest person in history to receive a ...

The tool helps scientists understand how single-letter mutations and distant DNA regions influence gene activity, shaping ...

The power of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing has made it possible to design genetic sequences encoding ...

If severe DNA damage is not repaired, the consequences for the health of cells and tissues are dramatic. A study led by ...

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

Genetic features known as transposons make up a large portion of many mammalian genomes, including humans', and they are now known to play a variety of roles. Some transposable elements (TEs) could be ...

Although DNA is tightly packed and protected within the cell nucleus, it is constantly threatened by damage from normal ...

A Roman-era skeleton discovered in southern England has finally given up her secrets after more than a decade of debate.