Researchers believe that's partly down to the spider's 'dark DNA' - a mysterious part of the animal's genetic code, and they ...

For decades, scientists thought the noncoding parts of DNA were useless leftovers. Today, that view has completely changed.

Just as no serious business today can operate without an internet strategy, no life sciences organization will remain ...

A new study shows that repetitive DNA, once dismissed as “junk,” plays a critical role in shaping the human brain.

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center have developed a new method to discover how DNA controls genes. Their technique, ...

A traditional cassette tape holds roughly 10 to 12 songs on each side, but 328 feet of this DNA cassette tape could hold the ...

Australia’s peacock spiders dazzle with colour and dance. Scientists are uncovering a genetic mystery that could explain ...

Non-coding DNA variants contribute to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) chemotherapy resistance. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified specific DNA variants in the ...

There are some genes that can promote cancer; they are sometimes called oncogenes, and in tumor cells, mutations are often found in these genes. When they are functioning normally, oncogenes are often ...

Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Google is celebrating the start of the 2025-26 school year with a DNA-themed Doodle on Wednesday.

Scientists have found that non-coding 'junk' DNA, far from being harmless and inert, could potentially contribute to the development of cancer. Their study has shown how non-coding DNA can get in the ...

At the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, scientists created a new way to tell someone’s age using just a bit of DNA. This ...