While most known types of DNA damage are fixed by our cells' in-house DNA repair mechanisms, some forms of DNA damage evade repair and can persist for many years, new research shows. This means that ...

In a groundbreaking shift in our understanding of mutations, researchers have discovered types of DNA damage in healthy cells ...

DNA transcription is the vital first step needed for switching on our genes. For a gene to be switched on, it must be acted ...

Scientists develop DNA nanorobots capable of modifying artificial cells. Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have successfully used "DNA origami" to control the structure and function of ...

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.

Researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made an exciting discovery about how human cells protect DNA during ...

Chinese scientists achieve genetic breakthrough by breeding baby mice using DNA from two male parents, opening new ...

Unleashing the patient's immune system to kill cancer cells and clear tumors is a major goal of cancer treatment. "The surprising result of our research is that DNA repair, which normally protects ...

Fathers exposed to high stress in childhood had different epigenetic markers that may affect their offspring, though more research is needed.

Aldevron, a global leader in the production of DNA, RNA and protein, has launched its latest innovation, Alchemy™ cell-free ...

Aldevron, a global leader in the production of DNA, RNA and protein, has launched its latest innovation, Alchemy™ cell-free DNA technology. This revolutionary technology represents a significant ...