Scientists have turned an old idea on its head. A new paper reports that stretches of so-called “junk DNA” can help injured ...
A modular metamaterial mimics DNA geometry to combine twist compression, tunable stiffness, fast recovery, and reusable shock ...
What makes every person unique? Part of the answer is in our genes.
Tiny tweaks in DNA folding can have big effects. A study from Umeå University shows that even the most subtle changes in ...
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the development of CRISPR/Cas9, a method also known as "gene scissors," ...
Uptake of cell-free chromatin particles released from dying cells and carrying non-coding DNA could redefine mammalian genomics.
Giant loops of DNA carried by bacteria in our mouth may have a beneficial impact on our oral health and our immune systems, ...
A recent scientific study co-authored by an Estonian researcher Indrek Koppel (Tallinn University of Technology) showed how ...
Epigenetics, a relatively underappreciated field by those unfamiliar with its significance, holds profound implications for our overall health and well-being. Simply put, epigenetics explores how ...
New research shows that even “normal” B12 levels might not be enough to protect brain health. Vitamin B12 is not a magic ...