Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function for a crucial protein involved in cell division. Reported in two consecutive publications, the finding challenges long-accepted models and standard ...

The interdisciplinary, research-oriented Molecular Cell Biology & Genetics program offers both MS and PhD degrees. The program for graduate students interested in biomedical problems provides a broad ...

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in ...

Duke’s department of biology recently decided to press pause on one of its gateway courses, Biology 203, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Evolution, reportedly due to negative student feedback on the ...

Researchers have created a robot that can analyze the effects of mutations that occur in portions of the genome that help control animal development. While lots of genetic research has focused on ...

Chromosomes can vary in length and size, but they usually carry thousands of base pairs of DNA. While scientists have successfully edited the genomes of many creatures, most of those edits have been ...

Male infertility remains a significant clinical and social challenge, with genetic factors playing a crucial role in the aetiology of the condition. The genetic landscape is remarkably complex, ...

The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While both methods are widely used, the research found that they identify different genes, ...

Researchers at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $15 ...