Could DNA be glycosylated? A new study published in Engineering explores this intriguing question, suggesting that DNA might undergo glycosylation, a process that could revolutionize our understanding ...

A comprehensive encyclopedia of the known functions of all protein-coding human genes has just been completed and released. Researchers used large-scale evolutionary modeling to integrate data on ...

It contains data on 82% of protein-coding genes, but no experimental data exists for the other 18%--roughly 3,600 genes, the biological functions of which remain unknown.

Viruses typically aren’t considered ‘alive,’ as many core biological functions are outsourced to their hosts. But a newly discovered organism appears to straddle the line between virus and ...

Breathing through the nose rather than the mouth triggers distinctive biological mechanisms that influence oxygen utilization, nervous system regulation and even brain function.

Biological soil crusts, commonly known as biocrusts, are intricate communities composed of cyanobacteria, lichens, mosses and other microorganisms that inhabit the uppermost layer of soils in arid ...

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 7 of Aging (Aging-US) on July 21, 2025, titled "Association of DNA ...

For many years, researchers have been pursuing the development of what scientists have called “mirror life.” This evocative ...

Once dismissed as “junk” DNA, ancient viruses embedded in the human genome play a key role in early human development, ...