Mariam albatoul Reslan “Genes are a powerful tool for unlocking the mysteries of human health and disease.” To begin with, ...

The research team determined that one protein uses a short piece of DNA – known as a DNA guide – to set off events that recruit another protein to chop up the plasmid.

Caitilyn Allen is a plant pathologist and professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The WSWS recently ...

Once dismissed as “junk,” pieces of ancient viral DNA in our genome are now known to help control which genes are turned on or off.

Extrachromosomal circular DNA (ecDNA) represents a distinct genomic entity that exists independent of the primary chromosomal structure. In cancer, ecDNA is recognised as a potent driver of ...

The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized medicine in the 20th century, saving countless lives. However, the emergence of resistant bacteria has quickly become a new challenge. One key factor in ...

In every living cell, there are membranes, and in every membrane there are proteins, each of which acts as a chemical ...

The Supreme Court granted Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez the right to sue over DNA testing laws as he argues he shouldn't be given the death penalty for the 1998 murder he was convicted of.

A small trace of legionella bacteria has been discovered at a Wolverhampton hospital during routine checks at the premises.

Mouse droppings can harbor bacteria and viruses that can cause various kinds of sicknesses in humans. Several of these illnesses may be serious or even deadly for some people.