A new atlas pairs DNA methylation with 3D genome folding in 86,689 human cells and ties disease risk to specific cell types.

Nearly every cell in the human body contains essentially the same genetic information, yet different cells activate different ...

The new device combines synthetic DNA and a semiconductor to create an efficient memory resistor, or 'memristor.' ...

Before Lisa Peacock begins a biology lesson, she asks her students to think about something bigger: their gifts, choices and ...

Biomolecular nanomachines, such as enzymes and molecular motors, are the workhorses behind the synthesis and organization of ...

Cannabis use has become increasingly common in the United States as more states allow it for medical or recreational purposes ...

One of the most pressing quests for molecular biologists is to understand the functioning of centromeres, the regions of DNA that hold together the two branches of chromosomes and that play a key role ...

The specific DNA repair pathway affected is predictive of the kinds of mutations, the tumor drug sensitivity, and the treatment outcome. The study of rare inherited DNA repair disorders, such as ...

Scientists uncovered DNA from two mysterious human ancestors hidden in modern genomes, revealing new clues about our ...