Malnutrition is responsible for more than half of all deaths in children under the age of five worldwide. Those who survive ...

A protein historian and evolutionary biochemist found that a protein sequence present across all known life didn’t form as ...

It can be tempting to skip sunscreen if it's a dreary day or you plan to be inside all day, but experts warn that your skin ...

Next-generation sequencing enhances a biologics manufacturer's ability to detect and identify unknown or unexpected contaminants.

Humans and bees share genetic traits responsible for social behavior, suggesting that the basic elements of connection transcend species.

Scientists concerned with a recently identified “Insect Apocalypse” have discovered an alarming rate of decline in Fijian ant ...

A research team led by scientists from the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) has introduced a new ...

What makes every person unique? Part of the answer is in our genes.

At WIRED Health 2025, Orchid CEO Noor Siddiqui and genomics pioneer George Church laid out their view of the future of ...

A traditional cassette tape holds roughly 10 to 12 songs on each side, but 328 feet of this DNA cassette tape could hold the ...

Rogue DNA rings known as ecDNA may hold the key to cracking glioblastoma’s deadly resilience. Emerging before tumors even ...

Researchers have found that nearly three-quarters of the population carry newly identified genetic elements called Inocles, which may influence oral health, immunity, and cancer risk. Researchers at t ...