In a major leap forward for genetic and biomedical research, scientists have developed a powerful new artificial intelligence tool that can predict the 3D shape of chromosomes inside individual cells ...

B chromosomes, often termed supernumerary chromosomes, represent non-essential additions to the standard (A) chromosome set in many eukaryotes. Despite being dispensable, they offer a unique window ...

A group of Chinese scientists has created powerful new tools that allow them to edit large chunks of DNA with incredible accuracy—and without leaving any trace. Using a mix of advanced protein design, ...

I always wanted to understand life. What moves us? What allows us to heal and thrive? And what goes wrong when we get sick or when we eventually stop breathing and die? My search for answers to these ...

While the technology is years away from becoming viable, this breakthrough potentially paves the way for infertile people to ...

Scientists have found a way to fertilise eggs made from the genetic material of human skin cells. It could one day lead to the creation of egg or sperm-like cells for people who are struggling to ...