Scientists have finally captured footage of the microscopic machinery that allows our cells to copy DNA—a fundamental process ...

The “warm” data in the middle, such as your old photos, can take a few seconds to retrieve. Most data is cold, and a lot of ...

Sunburns and aging skin are obvious effects of exposure to harmful UV rays, tobacco smoke and other carcinogens. But the effects aren't just skin deep. Inside the body, DNA is literally being torn ...

Researchers at Georgia State University used the Summit supercomputer to study an elaborate molecular pathway called ...

To be awarded an official English Heritage plaque, the proposed recipient (nominated by members of the public) must have died at least 20 years ago and will only be awarded a plaque if there is a ...

In the first stage, the NER protein XPC (xeroderma pigmentosum group C) acts like a first responder that locates the site of ...

A breakthrough new OLED technology could mean smartwatches with longer battery life, more energy-efficient TVs, and even ...

A first-ever analysis of the whole Greenland shark genome gives researchers a couple of clues to their longevity.

DNA is a linear biopolymer, a compound biomolecule in the form of a double helix. Polymers are made of monomers, and in DNA, these monomers are called nucleotides or nucleobases. The enzymes that ...

There are moments in the history of human thought when a simple realization transforms our understanding of reality. A moment ...