Purdue Biologist Stanton B. Gelvin explained how Agrobacterium moves DNA into wounded plant cells, and why cracking that “black box” matters for agriculture during a seminar Wednesday afternoon at the ...

Since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, something has concerned scientists: can exposure to radiation leave marks in someone’s DNA that are passed on to ...

Scientists discover QT45, a self-replicating RNA molecule, offering insights into the origins of life on Earth.

Pygmy sperm whales (Kogia breviceps) are among the ocean's most enigmatic inhabitants—rarely seen and largely unstudied. They live far offshore in small groups, diving in search of squid and fish.

For world pangolin day, learn more about how genetic researchers helped pinpoint a hidden lineage of the critically endangered mammals ...

In India, rare diseases are not so rare. It is estimated that around 70 million Indians live with one of more than 7,000 rare diseases, many of which are genetic […] ...

A version of this Priestley Medal address will be presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2026 meeting ...

The brain's ability to do everything from forming memories to coordinating movement relies on its cells producing the right proteins at the right time.

DNA is the blueprint of life. Genes encode proteins and serve as the body's basic components. However, building a functioning ...

Scientists have taken a major step toward mimicking nature’s tiniest gateways by creating ultra-small pores that rival the dimensions of biological ion channels—just a few atoms wide. The breakthrough ...

Human DNA constantly refolds in 3D space, and these looping dynamics regulate gene expression and cell identity.