Each of us has enough DNA to reach from here to the sun and back ... the 30-nanometer fiber may be highly irregular and not quite the uniform structure depicted in instructive drawings such ...

DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers ...

“What you eat affects the structure and function of your brain and ultimately your mood,” she says. “Our brains require a constant supply of fuel. Good food with a lower GI has a more ...

A new structural blueprint paves the way for improved targeting of cancer cells, particularly those with BRCA1 and BRCA2 ...

Scientists at Scripps Research have now captured the first detailed images of the DNA repair protein, Pol-theta, in action, ...

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis. Sometimes referred to as the horny layer of the skin, the stratum corneum is composed mainly of lipids (fats) and keratin, the protein ...

It delivers blood to organs like the kidneys, stomach, intestines, and liver, ensuring they receive the oxygen and nutrients they need to function. Branching to major organs: As it travels down the ...