Every living cell must interpret its genetic code—a sequence of chemical letters that governs countless cellular functions. A ...

Every living cell must interpret its genetic code - a sequence of chemical letters that governs countless cellular functions.

When people think of DNA, they usually think of genes, the parts that code for proteins and drive inherited traits. But there ...

Chromosomes, genes and DNA (CCEA) DNA. Chromosomes are made from DNA. ... A nucleotide consists of 1 phosphate, 1 sugar and 1 base. Each individual's DNA is unique.

In an effort to foster progress in cancer research, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is releasing ...

The human genetic blueprint is deceptively simple. Our genes are tightly wound into 46 X-shaped structures called chromosomes. Crafted by evolution, they carry DNA and replicate when cells divide, ...

We don't know exactly why men are taller than women on average, but we have some genetic clues. On average, human males tend ...

Genetic testing is a type of medical testing process that is used to detect genetic mutations, or variations in your DNA, chromosomes, or proteins, that are associated with genetic disorders. It ...

The human Y chromosome, responsible for determining male sex, finally has gotten an end-to-end examination. The Y chromosome is the smallest of the human chromosomes. “In the old time, people ...

Acting only on the chromosome it’s transcribed from, XIST coats the DNA, turning it into silent heterochromatin. Except there’s a problem. Certain genes just won’t stay mum. Some Barr body genes, ...

DNA of the male-determining Y chromosome has been completely sequenced end-to-end, and it’s just as weird as we expected. Will we finally be able to understand how it works?