In a “Jurassic Park”-esque fashion, “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson and the Texas-based biotech company Colossal ...

A deeper understanding of how DNA changes over generations helps scientists learn why people differ and how diseases develop.

Every living cell must interpret its genetic code—a sequence of chemical letters that governs countless cellular functions. A ...

By Abhishyant Kidangoor Tyler Kartzinel likens protecting biodiversity to enhancing cellphone networks. His analogy is pretty straightforward: look for gaps in coverage, and then do what’s needed to ...

Ancient humans in Africa changed their behaviour in a major way 70,000 years ago, which could explain how their descendants ...

Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a ...

Investigating how mutations in tumors alter DNA’s 3D structure—and subsequently, regulatory sequences called enhancers—can offer new treatment opportunities.

Antibiotics are one of the greatest triumphs in the history of medical science—but these lifesaving tools have a dark side. Their persistent use can produce "superbugs"—drug-resistant microbes that ...

DNA methylation is a critical epigenetic mechanism in numerous biological processes, including gene regulation, development, ageing and the onset of various diseases such as cancer. Studies of ...

Illumina is welcoming a new addition to its DNA sequencing lineup, with a pair of accessible benchtop instruments that incorporate the tech and chemistry used by its largest, top-of-the-line ...

A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots of ...

Summary Illumina sequencing, a hallmark of second-generation sequencing technology, has revolutionized genomics research. This method employs a sophisticated reversible dye terminator technology to ...