Sunburns and aging skin are obvious effects of exposure to harmful UV rays, tobacco smoke and other carcinogens. But the effects aren't just skin deep. Inside the body, DNA is literally being torn ...

Every day, billions of cells in your body divide, helping to replace old and injured cells with new ones. And each time this ...

Genetic testing is transforming depression treatment by tailoring antidepressants to your DNA for better results and fewer ...

Researchers have now uncovered the role of mitochondrial transcription elongation factor in maintaining the balance between ...

Officials with the UK Home Office responsible for decisions on refugee family reunification are struggling to understand key points about DNA comparisons, including the probabilistic nature of DNA ...

It is a deep question, from deep in our history: when did human language as we know it emerge? A new survey of genomic ...

Proteins called transcription factors control gene activity. They bind to specific DNA sequences, usually in the 99% of the genome that doesn’t code for proteins. By binding, they can either increase ...

Human language is one of the most distinctive capabilities of our species, yet its origin remains an unresolved mystery. A ...

TNBC, aggressive and lacking key receptors, complicates treatment, impacting prognosis and requiring specialized approaches.

A Texas A&M student has developed Aegis Armor, a revolutionary $5 snakebite-proof gear designed to protect farmers in rural ...