Everyday DNA mutations can help us understand immune function and aging—and even mitigate harm caused by some inherited ...

A wave of new resources is transforming genealogy by combining DNA analysis with traditional research, offering step-by-step strategies for tracing relatives and building family trees. From free ...

Studies have shown that certain DNA variants have been linked to specific health conditions. But whether they can act as a ...

Researchers shed new light on G-quadruplexes, a type of secondary DNA structure that has attracted attention as a potential therapeutic target in cancer. Every day, billions of cells in your body ...

In a new study, scientists analyzed one such strategy used by the bacterium Escherichia coli. One of the enzymes in the ...

The genes that could help the world's crops survive drought, heat, and disease probably already exist. But much of this ...

When a gene is turned on in a cell, it creates a ripple effect along the DNA strand, changing the physical structure of the ...

This volume offers recommendations for handling DNA samples, performing calculations, and other aspects of using DNA as a forensic tool. It addresses two major areas - determination of DNA profiles ...