The synthetic bacterium, named Syn57, has the most radically compressed genetic code ever built, opening the door to future ...

The DNA of nearly all life on Earth contains many redundancies, and scientists have long wondered whether these redundancies served a purpose or if they were just leftovers from evolutionary processes ...

In recent years, hepatitis has taken on new and often silent forms, emerging not only from viral infections but also from the ...

The primary safety risks associated with gene therapy include immune reactions and off-target effects in unintended organs, such as the liver, lungs, and spleen. Nevertheless, Ali and Townsend note ...

Heart attacks remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The permanent loss of heart muscle cells—known as ...

Our knowledge of ancient literature comes to us through the hands of scribes. The works of Aristotle, Galen and Ptolemy ...

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

Results from early-stage trial show that 80% of participants who received one of two HIV vaccine candidates produced antibodies against viral proteins.

A gene known as PSAT1, delivered through synthetic modified messenger RNA, can stimulate heart muscle repair and improve ...