Unveiling a new chapter in the understanding of human genetics, scientists have discovered a hidden geometric code within our ...

A new company, Nucleus Genomics, recently announced a whole new program of genetic testing. It is way past anything that you ...

Understanding how cells turn genes on and off is one of biology's most enduring mysteries. Now, a new technology developed by chemist Brian Liau and his collaborators at Harvard offers an ...

From injury risk assessment to diet plans, Dr.Omics is one such company using genetic data to build the next generation of ...

Arabidopsis thaliana was always an unlikely candidate for the limelight. But 25 years ago, the diminutive thale cress ...

Scientists have long believed that a universal genetic code serves as a blueprint for all life on Earth, dictating the structure and function of organisms from the simplest bacteria to complex humans.

Michael Buck, PhD, professor of biochemistry in the Jacobs School, recently received NIH funding to explore how molecular readers of DNA access and activate seemingly hidden genes.

Everyone knows that the fall brings flu season, replete with aches, pains and a new version of the vaccine. But why is cold ...

A better understanding of protein glycosylation offers insights into disease mechanisms and helps improve therapeutic medicines.

Using single-cell RNA sequencing and genetic screening, the researchers identified key surface proteins that mediate ...

Oram Award-winning electronic artist Helen Anahita Wilson tells us how she generated the music for her new album from ...

Mythological monsters have terrified, fascinated, and inspired us for centuries. But beneath the teeth and claws lies something much deeper… our own reflection. In a fascinating video from Dr. Emily ...