"We found that DNA polymerase α is recruited to chromosome ends and forms an assembly ... But how the proteins interacted was a mystery. When a structure was reported that depicts human CST ...

When evaluating the best telomere supplement for longevity, it's crucial to assess the ingredients, not just the label.

"Recently, a type of repetitive DNA, known as satellite DNA, was shown to be the breakpoint of a translocation of chromosome 21 ... go beyond sequence to include structure. "We hope our study ...

Researchers have mapped non-B DNA motifs in the genomes of great apes, highlighting their potential role in genome evolution, ...

Forensic science has always relied heavily on the power of DNA to solve crimes, establish identities, and uncover hidden ...

Certain DNA sequences can form structures other than the canonical double helix. These alternative DNA conformations - ...

Researchers identified 11 genetic loci linked to the age at which infants start walking, revealing that this milestone is ...

The RNA cloud formed around genes regulates their readout into RNA. Triplexes help define where in the genome a cloud forms. Proteins and other fl ...

Before cells divide, they replicate the double-stranded DNA of each chromosome ... repair enzymes could mistake the structure for a break that needs to be fixed, which could lead to cell death.

A team of researchers led by Prof. XIAO Jun from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese ...