The DNA packed inside every human cell contains instructions for life, written in billions of letters of genetic code. Every time a cell divides, the complete code, divided among 46 chromosomes, must ...

So-called junk DNA was given that unfortunate nickname because its function was so mysterious. These vast regions of the genome do not code for protein and are made up of highly repetitive sequences.

Our DNA is compacted and arranged into chromosomes, most of which are shaped like X’s. The ends of the chromosomes arms are ...

Researchers have discovered how cells activate a last-resort DNA repair system when severe damage strikes. When genetic ...

Pacific Biosciences raised the curtain on two DNA sequencers: its first short-read device, designed to offer new competition to the industry giant Illumina, as well as a machine poised to be an ...