There is a huge amount of DNA in most human cells, and that DNA has to be carefully compacted and organized so that it will ...

Every winter, as the air sharpens and scarves return to shoulders, an old visitor also makes a reappearance: the flu. It ...

The cells of all animals—including humans—are characterized by their ability to adhere particularly well to surfaces in their ...

During early development, tissues and organs begin to bloom through the shifting, splitting, and growing of many thousands of ...

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) targets important cells of our immune system, making infected individuals more vulnerable to diseases and infections. Once inside human cells, HIV ...

A groundbreaking experiment transforms skin cells into egg-like cells, offering hope for infertility treatments amidst ethical considerations.

Membraneless organelles, also called biomolecular condensates, are changing how scientists think about protein chemistry, various diseases and even the origin of life.

UC San Diego researchers uncover enzyme behind cancer genome chaos, pointing to potential therapies for aggressive tumors.

The study reveals how Balanophora plants function despite abandoning photosynthesis and, in some species, sexual reproduction ...

The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

University of California San Diego researchers have discovered the enzyme responsible for chromothripsis, a process in which ...