One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published ...

New 3D genome maps reveal how DNA folding controls gene activity, offering fresh clues into disease and cell function.

In a landmark effort to understand how the physical structure of our DNA influences human biology, Northwestern investigators ...

Research has found that some teabags release billions of microplastics when brewed, which can enter the body and potentially ...

Research from Barcelona University has raised concerns about potential health implications of microplastics released when brewing some types of teabags ...

Research from Barcelona university found certain teabags can release billions of microplastic particles when brewed, raising ...

The coniferous tree, a charming part of Christmas, was lit up with candles for years. These posed a hazard as they could ...

From mudstones on Mars to strange gases in exoplanet atmospheres, tentative evidence for extraterrestrial life is starting to come thick and fast. But when we've found it, how will we know for sure?

Scientists engineered stem cells with “interrupted” CAG repeats to break up the toxic stretch. This may stop expansion, and could improve problems in cells that model Huntington’s disease. This study ...

Triglia discusses her research at the intersection of genetics, epigenetics, single-cell genomics and computational biology.

RIKEN researchers have discovered how right-handed molecules in our cells can give rise to cells that are not symmetrical ...

What makes someone a "morning lark" or a "night owl?" Why does jet lag hit us so hard, and why do some people struggle each ...