Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/ What is DNA, and how does it work? You don't need a degree in genetics to understand. Here, we'll give an overview of DNA and answer questions ...

No longer a mere assistant who carries out the commands of DNA, RNA takes the lead in emerging therapeutics.

Both DNA and RNA are built with a sugar backbone, but whereas the sugar in DNA is called deoxyribose (left in image), the sugar in RNA is called simply ribose (right in image). The "deoxy" prefix ...

The autoimmune condition that slowly fuses your backbone while causing unbearable pain By Tega Egwabor May 28, 2025; 11:19 am ... Understanding the complex interplay of genetic predisposition, ...

Every living cell must interpret its genetic code—a sequence of chemical letters that governs countless cellular functions. A ...

If measured from beginning to end, the DNA in our cells is too long to fit into the cell's nucleus, explaining why it must be ...

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The once-hot Silicon Valley startup has seen its stock’s value decline 99% and is struggling to survive. That has put the spotlight on the genetic data it has on 15 million people.