Researchers have discovered giant DNA structures in oral bacteria, and data hint they could influence the function of your ...

DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. It is the fundamental blueprint of life, containing genetic instructions for traits and ...

It's long been assumed that as cells divide in the human body, the genome is faithfully replicated in the resulting daughter cells. While errors are known to arise, there is machinery in the cell that ...

What naked mole-rats lack in the looks department they make up for it in longevity, living healthily for nearly four decades.

Naked mole-rats are one of nature's most extraordinary creatures. These burrowing rodents can live for up to 37 years, around ...

A new study has examined micronutrient-driven adaptation worldwide and across a broad range of micronutrients. We spoke with ...

Using a newly developed technique to remove excess chromosomes, a team led by clinical biologist Nuria Marti-Gutierrez of Oregon Health & Science University has created human eggs that ... have shown ...