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

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 ...

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

Naked mole-rats seem to have found nature’s cheat code for longevity. Scientists discovered that small tweaks in one of their ...

New research reveals how complex interactions between genetic variants can explain different outcomes in disorders like ...

Science reveals a genetic link to trait anger, suggesting a predisposition to react intensely. However, environmental factors like childhood experiences and home atmosphere significantly shape anger ...

They observe how the mobile DNA LINE-1 copies its sequence in human cells, revealing the precise mechanism of the ORF2p gene.

Researchers say findings help to bridge the structure of the genome to its function in managing how genes are turned on and off.