A centromere is a specific region on a chromosome that ensures that, when a cell divides, the chromosome separates accurately ...

(Alones Creative/iStock/Getty Images) One of the most iconic visual representations in biological science is the double helix ...

Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy and distribute its DNA between two new cells. However, in some cases, chromosomes do not fully separate, leaving behind thin strands of DNA known as ...

Before anyone imagines archaeologists identifying the prehistoric equivalent of Michelangelo, there are limits.

Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in 100 babies born each year. One of the many causes for this disorder is having only one functional copy of the ...

The specific DNA repair pathway affected is predictive of the kinds of mutations, the tumor drug sensitivity, and the treatment outcome. The study of rare inherited DNA repair disorders, such as ...

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

For decades, scientists have largely relied on painstaking trial and error to coax proteins into crystalline forms.