The tool, called BACDAC, helps researchers identify signs of genomic instability using DNA sequencing that reads the entire ...

A new blood test measures cell-free DNA to detect ALS early and distinguish it from other neurological disorders.

Synthetic biology has traditionally focused on model microorganisms like Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Researchers led by Dr. W. David Hill at the University of Edinburgh have identified a significant genetic correlation between childhood cognitive function and longevity, providing the first molecular ...

The federal government has been—and must remain—a critical partner in foundational technological innovation and research ...

What happens when you squeeze DNA? Can pressure reveal something about how our genetic material is packed, protected, and ...

Long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1 or L1) is the only active, self-copying genetic element in the human ...

Molecular analysis of the naked mole rat's extraordinary lifespan is helping scientists to understand the human aging process ...

There’s 99.9% similarity across human genomes, with the remaining 0.1% variation being what makes each person unique.1 In ...

Broad Clinical Labs, Roche Sequencing Solutions and Boston Children’s Hospital achieved Guinness World Records recognition ...

New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis of ALS by ...

An analysis of bones from ancient people who once lived in Colombia has discovered DNA that does not directly connect them to ...