Although there are striking differences between the cells that make up your eyes, kidneys, brain and toes, the DNA blueprint ...

Your DNA is continually damaged by sources both inside and outside your body. One especially severe form of damage called a double-strand break involves the severing of both strands of the DNA double ...

RIKEN researchers have discovered how an enzyme modifies gene expression by targeting certain stretches of messenger RNA ...

A mysterious RNA found in breast cancer led scientists to uncover an entire hidden class of cancer-specific RNAs across ...

Two separate laboratory breakthroughs have produced RNA molecules that can build copies of themselves or assemble functional structures without any help from proteins or DNA. These results offer the ...

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new molecule which carries DNA into biological cells, to treat or vaccinate against illnesses. Many existing options rely on molecules ...

Getting DNA into a living cell sounds simple, until you remember the cell’s outer membrane acts like a guarded wall. DNA strands carry a negative charge, and they do not cross that wall easily.

Scientists discover QT45, a self-replicating RNA molecule, offering insights into the origins of life on Earth.

A strand of RNA just 45 nucleotides long has been discovered to perform two key reactions required for self-replication. The ...

In the quest for RNA biomarkers indicative of fruit maturity, a cost-effective, reliable workflow is crucial. Accurate harvest timing is critical for shelf life and apple quality, but at present, ...