Most cells in the human body each contain about six feet of DNA. Yet the nucleus, where DNA is coiled, is no larger than a ...

New research has uncovered more about the complexity of human gene regulation by identifying certain sequences of proteins ...

Research into transcription factors deepen understanding of the 'language' of the genome, offering insights into human development.

Cells use many complex genetic repair backup systems to fix DNA damage and remain healthy throughout their lives.

The third confirmed location of extinct hominins known as Denisovans shows these human cousins adapted to an impressive range ...

Researchers have uncovered the 3D structure of RBP3, a key protein in vision, revealing how it transports retinoids and fatty ...

With Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), molecular genetics enables the correlation between changes in the structure and ...

A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine provides insights into how cells maintain the tiny end caps of chromosomes as they ...

Sahara Desert teemed with life during African Humid Period. Scientists have reconstructed the genetic profile of a population ...

University of Iowa-led study has revealed the unexpected structure adopted by the ... RAD52 appears to be dispensable in normal human cells but essential for survival of cancer cells experiencing ...