UMD researchers uncover key mechanisms in gene regulation that may lead to better design of RNA-based medicines.

The war against cancer may have received a shot in the arm with a new method that appears to be a surefire one offering a ...

By creating gene editors not found in nature, or optimizing existing editors, AI can improve the accuracy, effectiveness, and accessibility of gene editing.

Wageningen researchers have discovered that a vital plant protein originated more than 600 million years ago, long before the ...

For decades, scientists have tried to stop cancer by disabling the mutated proteins that are found in tumors. But many cancers manage to overcome this and continue growing. Now, scientists think they ...

Republican Rep. Brandon Shippy wants to put a moratorium on mRNA vaccines, based on his ignorance about them. | Opinion ...

Stanford researchers introduced affordable gene-editing kits ready for the classroom, aiming to make the field more accessible for high school students.

For years, scientists have focused on amyloid beta buildup as the main culprit in Alzheimer’s disease, but a new study suggests the real problem might lie in a stalled protein-cutting process in the ...

UCSF scientists discover how cancer cells hijack the protein factory of the cell to churn out MYC protein, the driver of 70% ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — A research group has developed new advanced light-controlled tools that enable precise control of proteins in real time in living cells. This groundbreaking research opens doors ...

Researchers discovered that ALPK2, a heart-specific enzyme, may protect against HFpEF by activating TPM1 in heart muscle ...