Published today in The EMBO Journal is the first comprehensive map of these unique DNA structures, shedding light on their potential roles in gene regulation involved in disease. In a landmark ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

Those short, added pieces of DNA fold the scaffold and give it shape, acting as "staples" that hold the structure together. The technique can then be used to create shapes ranging from a map of North ...

Genetic information from dozens of individuals living 700 to 10,000 years ago reveals connections between Clovis and Native Americans and South Americans. Ashley started at The Scientist in 2018.

Researchers have developed a comprehensive atlas that maps DNA methylation—a critical chemical modification governing gene activity—across 39 human cell types, revealing a complex landscape of ...

By creating the most complete and detailed genetic “map” of kidney function to date, the researchers have paved the way for more precise diagnosing of kidney disease, strategies to prevent it ...

Just as the Human Genome Project revolved around two key principles, it also started with two early goals: (1) building genetic and physical maps of the human and mouse genomes, and (2 ...