More than four billion years ago, Earth was a very different place. Pools of water froze and thawed in cycles, minerals shaped reactions, and molecules bumped into each other by chance. Out of this ...

Our ancient past isn't always buried history. When it comes to our DNA, nearly 9% of the human genome is made up of leftover ...

Researchers developed an experimental method to convert skin cells into eggs, potentially allowing older women and same-sex ...

Researchers in McGill's Department of Physics have developed a new device that can trap and study DNA molecules without touching or damaging them. The device, which uses carefully tuned electric ...

An innovative use of skin cells could provide a route for gay couples or women with fertility problems to have children that ...

When a key protein regulator dials down DNA repair mechanisms, our cells accumulate more mutations, which may cause us to age ...

In this insightful video, Bill Donnelly from Sapphire delves into the intricacies of FreeSync technology. Discover how FreeSync enhances gaming experiences by synchronizing frame rates with the ...

DNA computers can use biological material to perform mathematical functions and store information, but their power sources have been fragile. Researchers now say they’ve developed a reliable source: ...

My relatives didn’t get a vote when I added my genetic profile to a crime-fighting database. Last year, I added my DNA profile to a private genealogical database, FamilyTreeDNA, and clicked “Yes” to ...

Pharmacogenomic testing can tell how a drug is likely to work in a certain person. But is it ready for rolling out to the ...

Abstract Triggering cancer cell death by inducing DNA damage is the primary aim of radiotherapy; however, normal cells are also damaged. In this ...