Research reveals how natural enzymes transcribe expanded eight-letter genetic code
All known life on earth utilizes the same genetic alphabet, consisting of four letters. Now, researchers at University…
DARPA funds project to build wireless yeast DNA printer
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has tasked scientists with developing a system that can receive instructions…
Salk scientists use DNA origami to track molecular movements
Scientists often describe life as a series of chemical reactions. Pallav Kosuri, PhD, describes life as movement. Chemical…
Oral drug candidate blocks transmission of measles-like disease in ferrets
A new oral antiviral drug candidate administered either before or after direct contact or airborne exposure to canine…
What medicine-exposed rats reveal about the next urban zoonotic threat
A new study reveals that urban rats are absorbing human medicines from polluted environments, and these hidden pharmaceutical…
Chromosome abnormalities may help cancer cells resist treatment and spread
A new study led by NYU Langone Health researchers found that cancer cells are better able to resist…
New biochip detects tiny genetic markers in 20 minutes
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a new biochip that, when…
Engineered enzyme enables fast and accurate RNA synthesis
From vaccines and diagnostics to emerging gene-based therapies, RNA molecules are now central to modern medicine. But as…
Study explains why mpox cases can appear weeks after exposure
New Bayesian evidence from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo shows that mpox clade Ib often develops more…
Concertgoers back detection dogs as practical COVID-19 screening tool in real-world trial
After experiencing canine COVID-19 screening at concerts, participants reported greater trust in detection dogs, positioning them as a…