Giant viruses infecting amoebas, single-celled eukaryotic organisms, can themselves be parasitized by other viruses, called ...

In the face of the relentless threat posed by highly pathogenic RNA viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and avian influenza, the quest for innovative antiviral therapies has never been more urgent.

Oct. 28, 2024 — Using state-of-the-art technology, researchers have identified several specific steps needed for CRISPR to become active and perform its gene editing function. These preclinical ...

Professor Kornberg, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2006 for his groundbreaking work in molecular biology, is a renowned leader in the field of eukaryotic gene transcription. His ...

B chromosomes manipulate cell division for survival, and new research identifies key genes, including DCR28, involved in this ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV), the viral agent causing human genital herpes, recurs easily and poses significant harm to patients, while also being associated with atherosc ...

The central dogma of biology defines the flow of genetic information: It describes how proteins are made from mRNA templates, ...

The clearest picture yet of our “last universal common ancestor” suggests it was a relatively complex organism living 4.2 ...

Alternative splicing is crucial for eukaryotic gene expression and influences protein function and regulation, with ...

Evo is a large language model that is not trained on words but on the genomes of millions of microbes. It can accurately ...

Some chromosomes, such as B chromosomes, can increase their inheritance rate to their own advantage. These extra chromosomes ...

Researchers unveil the inner mechanisms of the most intricate and complex molecular machine in human biology. Scientists at the Centre (CRG) in Barcelona have developed the first comprehensive ...