A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

Researchers have developed a machine learning tool that explores overlooked DNA regions in search of microproteins that may ...

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Mars announced its "Mars Protect the Peanut Plan," a program backed by a $5 million investment that will focus on protecting ...

Genetics and drug discovery had its origins in the 1980s with the development of positional cloning technology—that is, using genetic markers to map and identify the genes responsible for Mendelian ...

The food giant’s Protect the Peanut Plan aims to future-proof the vulnerable legume — a key ingredient in billion-dollar ...

Researchers used ShortStop to Identify a microprotein that potentially represents a biomarker or functional microprotein for lung cancer.

New research reveals humans carry dormant hibernation genes that could revolutionize treatment of obesity, diabetes, and ...

Proteins sustain life as we know it, serving many important structural and functional roles throughout the body. But these ...

New genetic research suggests that hibernating animals’ metabolic superpowers could lie hidden in our own DNA – and provides ...

An innovative strategy can enhance chemotherapy efficiency in drug-resistant cancers by stopping cells from developing ...

Human remains found floating in the Alameda Marina nearly two decades ago have now been positively identified, authorities ...