Researchers discovered that HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) actively reshapes the 3D layout of human DNA within hours of ...

For decades, scientists have studied how to control DNA—the molecule that holds the instructions for all life. One of the ...

Life is thought to have begun when RNA began replicating itself, and researchers have got close to achieving this in the lab ...

Viruses are entirely dependent on their hosts to reproduce. They ransack living cells for parts and energy and hijack the ...

At some point, RNA must have replicated itself before the evolutionary arrival of DNA and proteins, and now we might know how.

Cancer-Causing Enzyme Acts during DNA Replication February 2, 2016 Scientists at Indiana University (IU) have identified a genetic mechanism that is likely to drive mutations that can lead to cancer.

They propose that RNA replication is possible without the presence of any enzymes at all. Instead, it's possible to perform surface-assisted copying of immobilized RNA.

Enzyme Critical In DNA Replication Identified Date: July 6, 2007 Source: NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Summary: In the journal Science, researchers report an important ...

A protein that is involved in determining which enzymes cut or unwind DNA during the replication process has been identified in a new study. In a new paper published in Nature Communications, an ...

The enzymes that handle DNA molecules are often called "polymerases," but the -ase suffix denotes an enzyme. When not undergoing replication, DNA molecules float freely within the cytoplasm of a cell.

In recent years, public health measures, surveillance, and vaccination have helped bring about significant progress in reducing the impact of seasonal flu epidemics, caused by human influenza viruses ...