Every time a cell divides, it must copy its DNA with extraordinary precision. But this process is constantly challenged by ...

Although scientists have long been able to gather DNA from water and soil, it's only recently that they've started to see the ...

DNA isn’t just for labs — you can explore it right at home or in the classroom with simple, hands-on experiments. From extracting strawberry DNA with dish soap to modeling the double helix with beads, ...

A subtle failure during cell division can set off dramatically different outcomes, according to new research exploring whole ...

When activated by its target, the newly characterized molecule rips the genome apart, a lethal move that researchers can ...

Cells use a surprising “pearling” motion to evenly distribute mitochondrial DNA. This newly uncovered process may be key to ...