Our DNA is arranged into chromosomes that carry a kind of protective shield at their ends, called telomeres. These protective ...

Experiments on yeast show that the nuclear pore complex has a central role in the loss of chromosomes associated with aging.

This insightful review explores key areas of cancer genetic research, focusing on genes that may benefit from ...

New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison reveals that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining ...

A study reveals that a protein called RPA is essential for maintaining chromosome stability by stimulating telomerase. New findings from the-Madison suggest that problems with a key protein that helps ...

A new study has revealed that the gene HMGN1 is a key driver of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in Down syndrome. Using ...

Discover how ant queens of Messor ibericus produce drones of two species, revealing unique reproductive strategies and cloning phenomena.

New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison reveals that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining ...

Scientists found a virus-like living entity in human bodies named "obelisks" - small loops of RNA, each a thousand genetic “letters” long.

Unveiling a new chapter in the understanding of human genetics, scientists have discovered a hidden geometric code within our ...