DNA's physical properties may shape which mutations evolution preserves

Nearly every cell in the human body contains essentially the same genetic information, yet different cells activate different ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Traces of Two Extinct ‘Ghost’ Ancestors Were Found Hiding in Modern Human DNA, Hinting at Our Extremely Complex Family Tree

Researchers used a new method to investigate past interbreeding with Homo sapiens that doesn't require ancient DNA. The ...
Science Daily

Japanese scientists use tiny silver particles to make DNA assembly up to 5x more efficient

Silver nanoparticles can precisely slice DNA and create longer “sticky ends,” helping genetic fragments join up to five times ...

This Silicon Chip Grows DNA in Plain Water. It Could Rewrite How the World Stores Data.

This breakthrough transforms the building of synthetic DNA from a chemical process to an electrical one. Here’s what you’ll ...

Integrated DNA Technologies Defines the Next Era of DNA Synthesis: Full-Spectrum Capabilities for Speed, Complexity and Scale

IDT expands DNA synthesis offering with high-diversity oligonucleotide capabilities, accelerating customer innovation from ...

Cancer warning signs may appear in DNA years before blood tests detect trouble

DNA changes in certain blood cancers may signal progression to acute myeloid leukemia or myelofibrosis years before routine ...
Earth.com

Mysterious ‘ghost DNA’ from an unknown ancestor is living inside every modern human

People worldwide carry DNA from a mysterious extinct human lineage that interbred with our ancestors long ago.

Tiny DNA rotor lets microscopes track gene transcription one base pair at a time

Scientists often describe life as a series of chemical reactions. Pallav Kosuri, Ph.D., describes life as movement. Chemical ...