On 25 April 1953, Watson and Crick published an article, in the acclaimed journal “Nature” titled “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribonucleic acid”. The one-page article ...

Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of ...

Scientists from Skoltech and the University of Potsdam have developed a physical theory that sheds light on how molecular ...

Working on human pus in a medieval castle, Miescher discovered a substance that would eventually unlock our understanding of ...

High-resolution imaging reveals a large protein complex in egg cells that stores key developmental molecules. The structure ...

A new method developed at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions allows researchers to better understand ...

Joslin researchers identify a 3D DNA switch that controls brown fat’s calorie‑burning power, opening new paths to fight ...

New analytical methods developed at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have increased our understanding of how bacteria manage DNA. The methods enabled researchers to uncover ...

Author Lee Strobel admitted he’s “jealous” of religious skeptics in new documentary THE STORY OF EVERYTHING.  “Let’s face it, ...

Temporarily disabling a protein complex that organizes DNA into loops inside the cell's nucleus drastically disrupted the ...

The DukeREP program brings local high school students to campus for paid summer research experiences mentored by BME PhD ...

Egg cells need to store large amounts of proteins and other molecules to support the earliest stages of development. But how ...