DNA is fundamental to the biology of all life on Earth, but how many of us actually know what it is or what it's made of?

These proteins could revolutionize biotherapies and biomaterials. The scientists compressed redundant codons into a single one, thereby freeing up codons for new functions. This feat relies on over ...

Alan Herbert, explores the understanding of genome information storage, and the significance of repetitive sequences called ...

You can doubt just about anything. But there’s one thing you can know for sure: you are having thoughts right now. This idea came to characterise the philosophical thinking of 17th century ...

Uncover the secrets of race horses and how a genetic mutation enhances their endurance and energy during intense exercise.

A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science.

An animal test is any scientific experiment or test in which a live animal is forced to undergo something that is likely to cause them pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm. Animal experiments are ...

That process led to the group discovering a lasso peptide that exhibited broad-spectrum antibiotic activity and was effective ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or ...

Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Sunlight and wind, for example, are such sources that are constantly being ...