DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is then translated into proteins. This is the central dogma of molecular biology – a mantra taught to every biology undergraduate student to be recalled and expanded ...

Thousands of previously “invisible” microproteins—tiny chains of fewer than 100 amino acids—can profoundly change human biology when mutated. A fundamental discovery is overturning decades of ...

Recent advancements in glycobiology have challenged the traditional understanding of molecular interactions, and a new study published in Engineering titled "Can DNA be glycosylated?" by Wei Wang ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. In 1957, just four years after Francis Crick and other scientists solved the riddle of ...

A class of drugs called beta-blockers — used for decades as a first-line treatment after a heart attack— doesn’t benefit the vast majority of patients and may contribute to a higher risk of ...

How to manage the eight critical elements of organizational life by Boris Groysberg, Jeremiah Lee, Jesse Price and J. Yo-Jud Cheng Strategy and culture are among the primary levers at top leaders’ ...

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Amy is an ACA and the CEO and founder of OnPoint Learning, a financial ...