Human DNA contains roughly 3 billion letters of genetic code. However, we understand only a fraction of what this vast ...

Creating a synthetic human genome has the possibilities of improving human healthspans, but it also comes with extremely ...

Zebrafish have the remarkable and rare ability to regrow and repair their hearts after damage. New research from Caltech and ...

Understanding how the genetic code works is the foundation of genetic engineering and synthetic biology. But there are still many unsolved mysteries, such as why the code is important for various ...

The genetic code is a set of instructions that direct the translation of DNA into 20 amino acids, ... Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research.

The central theme of molecular biology is confirmed by detailed knowledge of how the four-letter language embodied in molecules of nucleic acid controls the 20-letter language of the proteins ...

Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new research. “Obesity’s causes are very complex and in the majority of cases, the ...

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The team looked for pieces of genetic code that were common in overweight dogs. They picked out one gene in particular - called DENND1B - that was associated with a higher body mass in the labradors.