Chromosomes are thread-like structures comprising DNA that are present inside the nucleus of every cell in the body. Specific segments of DNA are called genes. Every chromosome contains many genes, ...

Molecular biologists have long believed that the beginning of a gene launched the process of transcription—the process by which a segment of DNA is copied into RNA and then RNA helps make the proteins ...

The overexpression of a gene tied to cell division and the structure and function of neurons may prevent and protect against cognitive decline in both mice and humans with Alzheimer's disease (AD), ...

Scientists at the Baylor College of Medicine say they have developed a technique for studying the role genes play on basic biology and disease that is easier, faster, and more efficient than current ...

A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders. These maps detail ...

A new breakthrough in a rare genetic disease which causes children to age rapidly has been discovered using 'longevity genes' ...

Rothamsted scientists have uncovered how a family of genes in wheat fine-tunes the plant’s growth and grain development.

Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex ...

Despite rapid advances in reading the genetic code of living organisms, scientists still face a major challenge today—knowing ...