A) DNA polymerase binds to a single-stranded DNA template (blue) and synthesizes a complementary strand of DNA (red). B) When DNA polymerase randomly incorporates a fluorescently labeled ddNTP base, ...

Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus. From protozoa to human beings, all have the same basic biological ...

Commonly used sequencing approaches do not capture full information from both genetics and epigenetics. Some of these may involve separate, parallel workflows and sequencing to produce full ...

The building block of life is often heralded as the cornerstone of a new generation of electronic devices and computers, but the electronic properties of DNA remain highly controversial. 1 Back to ...

Some people don't want to know the secrets of their DNA, but Dr. Liz Worthey says having it sequenced can help avoid misdiagnoses and harmful drug interactions, among other things. Our team tests, ...

A new type of DNA editing enzyme lets scientists directly and permanently change single base pairs of DNA from A*T to G*C. The process could one day enable precise DNA surgery to correct mutations ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. Seattle–based, Stratos Genomics Inc, an innovator in ...