To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous infection. That's because most ...

DNA can sustain serious injuries called double strand breaks, in which both strands of the helix snap. These breaks are among ...

DNA is known to keep its form for centuries, and the researchers found that their tape could store data for more than 345 years at room temperature, or about 20,000 years at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 ...

A dissertation study at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) developed two-dimensional fishnet-like structures from DNA ...

Leading synthetic biologists have shared hard-won lessons from their decade-long quest to build the world's first synthetic ...

Scripps Research scientists have discovered how some tumors endure DNA damage, revealing a potential new way to target them. The DNA inside our cells is constantly exposed to damage, and one of the ...

The rollout of a type of genetic technology called a gene drive for tackling malaria could be edging closer after a lab study ...

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers this week introduced bills that would require U.S. firms to obtain a license before exporting sequences of synthetic DNA.

For the first time, scientists have captured the exact moment DNA begins to unravel, shedding light on a fundamental chemical process that enables DNA to serve as the blueprint for life. A recent ...

Contrary to popular belief, there is actually a wrong way to apply perfume, and it's likely the reason why you can't smell your signature scent only a few hours after you spritz it on. You could ...