Scientists have created egg-like cells capable of fertilization using DNA from ordinary skin cells in what could be a major ...

An innovative use of skin cells could provide a route for gay couples or women with fertility problems to have children they ...

When a sperm meets an egg, a lot has to go right for an embryo to develop into a complete organism. One critical step of ...

For decades, scientists have known that bacteria can exchange genetic material, in a process called horizontal gene transfer.

A groundbreaking study has revealed that your mom and dad’s DNA don’t just pass on telomere length, they actively reshape it ...

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a powerful new technology that can map the entire ...

Tiny tweaks in DNA folding can have big effects. A study from Umeå University shows that even the most subtle changes in DNA's shape have an important influence on gene activity and energy production.

It's no secret that we need new ways to treat and detect disease, including cancer. Specifically, we need better biomarkers ...

In a paper published September 25, 2025 in the journal Science, Arc Institute researchers show how bridge recombinase ...

In tissue biopsies, cancer cells are frequently observed to have nuclei (the cell's genetic information storage) larger than normal.