The axolotl, a type of salamander that stays in the tadpole form throughout its life, is a master of regeneration. Axolotls ...

Chinese scientists have identified a key mechanism that governs the function of plant stem cells — cells that enable plants ...

A study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed important insights into the genetics of ...

Inside every human cell, six feet of DNA folds into a nucleus that is only a few micrometers wide, yet still manages to switch genes on and off with exquisite precision. The latest work on ...

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

Detectives often find important clues by digging through rubbish. That approach paid off tremendously for systems biologist ...

Could a dusty rock hurtling through space hold the recipe for life? NASA’s latest analysis of asteroid Bennu’s pristine ...

An investigation into cellular components in bacteria has unexpectedly uncovered a feature with relevance across many life ...