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In everyday life, our genetic material is constantly under attack from many factors. Environmental influences such as light, ...

A principle of DNA synthesis that has dominated biology textbooks for decades could be upended. An enzyme has been discovered ...

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule, plays a major role in triggering acute sunburn reactions.

RNA is fundamental to all life, governing gene expression, regulating biological processes, and influencing growth, ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered an unexpected role for a well-known cancer-related protein, revealing a new ...

A new method developed at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions allows researchers to better understand ...

Serif Biomedicines has emerged from stealth with $50 million in start-up funding. The new firm is developing what it calls ...