Each time a cell divides, a small section of each chromosome's protective cap—the telomere—is worn away. Most cells use an ...

The Synthetic Human Genome, or Syn HG, a project launched on June 26th, aims to change that. Funded partly by Wellcome, a ...

The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the ...

All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

A function-reconfigurable double-helix printed antenna, inspired by DNA structures, is proposed. The antenna, consisting of two metal strips printed on a substrate, was designed, optimized, and ...

The DNA double helix was first elucidated by J.D. Watson and F.H.C. Crick over a half century ago. However, no one could actually “see” the well-known structure ever. Among all real-space observation ...

Many DNA-based technologies involve the immobilization of DNA and therefore require a fundamental understanding of the DNA structure–function relationship at interfaces. We present three ...

Samples taken from the clothing of an elderly woman found dead in her home in 1967 provided a billion-to-one DNA match for the man accused of raping and murdering her, a court heard. Ryland ...

As we celebrate the anniversary of benzene's isolation, we must remember that scientific centenaries carry additional agendas ...

Your DNA is continually damaged by sources both inside and outside your body. One especially severe form of damage called a ...

The wall is nearly 2,000 years old and had once marked the edge of the Roman Empire. The sycamore tree that grew where the ancient wall dipped between two hills was aptly named the Sycamore Gap tree.

Helix Charter High School is proud to announce the remarkable expansion of its dual enrollment program for the 2024–2025 school year. In collaboration with the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community ...