When scientists sequenced the first Neanderthal genomes, they did not just resurrect a lost branch of the human family tree, ...

An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...

(THE CONVERSATION) A newly discovered biological signal in the blood could help health care teams and researchers better understand how children respond to brain injuries at the cellular level, ...

On paper, zinc might seem like an ordinary element, but when it comes to health, it is one of the most important minerals ...

Scripps Research scientists have discovered how some tumors endure DNA damage, revealing a potential new way to target them. The DNA inside our cells is constantly exposed to damage, and one of the ...

High-resolution imaging has revealed the internal layout of chromatin condensates, showing how DNA fibers fold and interact ...

Inside every human cell, six feet of DNA folds into a nucleus that is only a few micrometers wide, yet still manages to ...

One of the biggest studies yet conducted of the DNA of ancient Southern African hunter-gatherer people has upended previous theories about the origin of the Khoe and San peoples. Conducted by ...

Scientists have developed a new computational tool that maps multi-gene pathways more comprehensively than ever before. The ...

A nutrient-rich diet plays a vital role in preventing oral cancer by supporting the immune system and protecting cells.

The DNA inside our cells is constantly being damaged, and one of the worst kinds of damage is a double-strand break-when both sides of the DNA helix are cut at once.

New ultra-detailed imaging exposes the hidden structure and behavior of chromatin condensates — and hints at how their ...