By examining genomic variation more closely, scientists can now identify new disease connections with greater speed and accuracy. For centuries, scientists have recognized that certain illnesses can ...

A new tool developed at ETH Zurich, MetaGraph, allows scientists to search through vast public DNA and RNA databases in seconds — like a “Google for DNA.” DNA sequencing has transformed biomedical ...

A biotech startup is taking the first real steps towards bringing the dodo bird back from extinction. No one has seen this ...

Scientists have long suspected connections between heredity and disease, dating back to Hippocrates, who observed certain ...

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

Whole genome sequencing is a technique that allows medics to looks at a person’s entire genetic code from a blood test.

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

EMBL researchers and collaborators have developed SDR-seq, a breakthrough single-cell technology that captures DNA and RNA ...

A kratom relative’s genome reveals three enzymes for mitraphylline, a cancer-active alkaloid, enabling sustainable, scalable production for research use.

Deep inside the body, a silent and slow-growing problem can start. In about 1 in 5 older adults, a small group of mutated ...

Learn why genetic mutation testing should be the first step in cancer diagnosis and how it leads to precise, life-saving ...

A new study of the bizarre naked mole rat shows that the animals have evolved a DNA repair mechanism that could explain their ...