Replicating bacterial DNA relies on accordion-like folds to separate, researchers discover

When bacteria cells replicate, they do so a little differently than human cells do. They don't undergo mitosis, a splitting ...

Maize mysteries: Scientists uncover new information on how DNA works in maize

Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the ...

We keep finding the raw material of DNA in asteroids—what’s it telling us?

On Monday, a paper announcing that all four DNA bases had been found on an asteroid sparked a lot of headlines. But many of ...
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DNA origami achieves 90% accuracy in placing quantum light emitters on chips

Researchers have demonstrated a new way to precisely place quantum light sources on chips ...

Scientists Uncover Hidden “Second Layer” in Human DNA

A newly identified cellular system monitors subtle variations in genetic coding, hinting at a hidden level of control over how genes are expressed.
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All 5 'letters' of DNA found on an asteroid speeding through our solar system.

JAXA samples reveal that asteroid Ryugu has a complete set of nucleobases, the building blocks of DNA.

Cancer’s Deadly Paradox: How Tumors Break Their Own DNA To Keep Growing

Cancer’s strongest gene switches push DNA into damaging overdrive, creating repeated breaks and repairs that may fuel tumor ...
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DNA origami vaccines could be the next leap beyond mRNA

RNA vaccines saved millions of lives during COVID-19 but have limitations like waning immunity and complex production. Scientists are now testing a new platform called DoriVac, which uses folded DNA ...
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An enzyme inside the bacterial-cell membrane chops up viral DNA on entry

When a virus infects a bacterial cell, the viral genome is the first component to be fully injected into the cell, making it an ideal immune target. A bacterial enzyme anchored to the membrane ...