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DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses. DNA and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are nucleic acids; alongside proteins, lipids and complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides), they are one of the four major types of macromolecules that are essential for all known forms of life. Most DNA molecules consist of two biopolymer strands coiled around each other to form a double helix.
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APR 22, 2022Genetics & Genomics
Most cells carry the complete genome in their nucleus, and as cells divide and age, they can pick up mutations in that g ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 19, 2022Genetics & Genomics
Genes are transcribed from DNA into RNA, which is then processed in various ways before being translated into proteins. ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 15, 2022Genetics & Genomics
While changes in the genetic code usually get attention because they cause disease, there are some genetic mutations tha ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 15, 2022Genetics & Genomics
Both Geneticists and Archaeologists at the University of Huddersfield have joined together to further research regarding ...Written By: Mandy WoodsAPR 14, 2022Neuroscience
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Clinical trials are soon to be underway to examine the effectiveness of vaccines meant to prevent or delay cancer in hig ...Written By: Alexandria BassAPR 07, 2022Cell & Molecular Biology
Just like humans, bacteria can be attacked by infectious pathogens, and microbes also have immune defense systems. One o ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 05, 2022Immunology
Twin studies can be enormously helpful to researchers that are trying to determine if the cause of a disease is genetic. ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 04, 2022Microbiology
Cells use oxygen when they generate energy, a process that's similar in most organisms. But scientists have found that i ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 03, 2022Genetics & Genomics
The Human Genome Project was declared complete in 2002. But it wasn't exactly finished. Mysterious, repetitive sequences ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 02, 2022Microbiology
Typical viruses that we're familiar with need another organism to survive, and tend to have extremely small genomes. But ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 31, 2022Genetics & Genomics
Only a few decades ago, people suffering from genetic disorders were left to wonder what was causing their health proble ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 26, 2022Genetics & Genomics
The growth of tumors depends in part on its microenvironment, a dynamic area surrounding the tumor, which can include no ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 24, 2022Space & Astronomy
In 2015, scientists were puzzled when the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft discovered abundant molecular o ...Written By: Laurence Tognetti, MScMAR 22, 2022Cell & Molecular Biology
Cells use the genetic information contained in DNA to generate proteins, which carry out many of the processes of life. ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 22, 2022Genetics & Genomics
A wide array of technologies have converged to make genetic testing of embryos possible. But this practice is now expand ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 17, 2022Genetics & Genomics
Enzymes are crucial for speeding up slow chemical reactions. Anyone who has worked in a genetics lab is familiar with a ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 10, 2022Microbiology
Researchers still have a lot to learn about how bladder cancer develops, though smoking is a major risk factor. But new ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 10, 2022Genetics & Genomics
In a first, researchers have found a gene in an animal that helps regulate genetics, but originally came from a bacteriu ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 07, 2022Cannabis Sciences
Cannabinol (CBN) has been established as a neuroprotective, but a recent study reveals just how CBN protects mitochondri ...Written By: Kerry CharronMAR 06, 2022Plants & Animals
Sharks play crucial roles in marine ecosystems. As predators, they loom large at the top of many marine food chains and ...Written By: Ryan VingumMAR 06, 2022Cell & Molecular Biology
Throughout life, it's essential for our bodies to replenish cells that are worn out or damaged. For most cell types, ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 03, 2022Cell & Molecular Biology
There's a microbial arms race going on all around us, and bacteria have devised some sneaky ways to compete with other c ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 03, 2022Genetics & Genomics
Mapping your family tree can be a fun way to learn more about our history. Researchers have done that on a much bigger s ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
APR 22, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Most cells carry the complete genome in their nucleus, and as cells divide and age, they can pick up mutations in that g
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 19, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Genes are transcribed from DNA into RNA, which is then processed in various ways before being translated into proteins.
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 15, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
While changes in the genetic code usually get attention because they cause disease, there are some genetic mutations tha
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 15, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Both Geneticists and Archaeologists at the University of Huddersfield have joined together to further research regarding
...
Written By:
Mandy Woods
APR 14, 2022
Neuroscience
Immune cells known as B cells undergo significant changes in women with postpartum depression (PPD). The corresponding s
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 11, 2022
Health & Medicine
Clinical trials are soon to be underway to examine the effectiveness of vaccines meant to prevent or delay cancer in hig
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
APR 07, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
Just like humans, bacteria can be attacked by infectious pathogens, and microbes also have immune defense systems. One o
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 05, 2022
Immunology
Twin studies can be enormously helpful to researchers that are trying to determine if the cause of a disease is genetic.
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 04, 2022
Microbiology
Cells use oxygen when they generate energy, a process that's similar in most organisms. But scientists have found that i
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 03, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
The Human Genome Project was declared complete in 2002. But it wasn't exactly finished. Mysterious, repetitive sequences
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 02, 2022
Microbiology
Typical viruses that we're familiar with need another organism to survive, and tend to have extremely small genomes. But
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 31, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Only a few decades ago, people suffering from genetic disorders were left to wonder what was causing their health proble
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 26, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
The growth of tumors depends in part on its microenvironment, a dynamic area surrounding the tumor, which can include no
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 24, 2022
Space & Astronomy
In 2015, scientists were puzzled when the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft discovered abundant molecular o
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
MAR 22, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cells use the genetic information contained in DNA to generate proteins, which carry out many of the processes of life.
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 22, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
A wide array of technologies have converged to make genetic testing of embryos possible. But this practice is now expand
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 17, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Enzymes are crucial for speeding up slow chemical reactions. Anyone who has worked in a genetics lab is familiar with a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 10, 2022
Microbiology
Researchers still have a lot to learn about how bladder cancer develops, though smoking is a major risk factor. But new
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 10, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
In a first, researchers have found a gene in an animal that helps regulate genetics, but originally came from a bacteriu
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 07, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
Cannabinol (CBN) has been established as a neuroprotective, but a recent study reveals just how CBN protects mitochondri
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
MAR 06, 2022
Plants & Animals
Sharks play crucial roles in marine ecosystems. As predators, they loom large at the top of many marine food chains and
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
MAR 06, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
Throughout life, it's essential for our bodies to replenish cells that are worn out or damaged. For most cell types,
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 03, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
There's a microbial arms race going on all around us, and bacteria have devised some sneaky ways to compete with other c
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 03, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Mapping your family tree can be a fun way to learn more about our history. Researchers have done that on a much bigger s
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch