Sunburns and aging skin are obvious effects of exposure to harmful UV rays, tobacco smoke and other carcinogens. But the ...

Once a matching sequence is found, Pol-theta holds the broken DNA strands together so that they can be stitched ...

Scientists found that fast-evolving DNA shaped human brain development but might also increase risks for mental disorders.

Scientists at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus developed cycleHCR, an imaging tool using DNA barcodes to track RNA and protein ...

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

They are formed in a woman's body before birth and have to be on standby for decades to possibly be fertilized one day. But ...

When processed by the body, this chemical becomes Benzo[a]pyrene diol epoxide (BPDE), which can bind to DNA, disrupt its normal function, and lead to cell damage. Using advanced genomic tools ...

Recombinase efficiency increases allow Qi Biodesign to insert 20-30 kb (5 or 6 genes) at one time at one location across a variety of different crop genetics. In addition, a large team at Qi Biodesign ...

Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help of 'DNA origami'. It will help in facilitating the ...

DNA methylation changes were identified in 11 ... but can also affect neurological development and immune function. "The results suggest that second-hand smoke in childhood leads to epigenetic ...