Expands the genetic alphabet: Artificial DNA base pair uses halogen bonds to form stable structures

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in developing an artificial DNA base pair that is based on a different ...
Medical Xpress

i-DNA 'peek-a-boo structures' form in living cells and regulate genes linked to cancer

DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions, it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown ...
News Medical

Unusual i-DNA structure shown to regulate genes and cancer

DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown ...
New Scientist

RNA strand that can almost self-replicate may be key to life's origins

Life may have begun when RNA molecules began to replicate themselves, and now we’ve finally found an RNA molecule that is ...
The Scientist

Lego DNA: Building the Double Helix, Brick by Brick

From a young age, Daniel Khosravinia tinkered and built numerous LEGO models, from knights to the Star Wars Death Star. This sparked his interest in how things are built, and when he learned about the ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

What to know: Christian Encarnacion-Strand's injury at Reds spring training

Infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand will not be available when position player workouts begin. Reds prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand is dealing with a hamstring injury suffered before camp ...
National Geographic news

The discovery of DNA started with this overlooked scientist

In 1869, Swiss scientist Friedrich Miescher isolated a mysterious substance from cell nuclei—an overlooked finding that would later reshape biology and our understanding of life itself. A ...
People

'Biological DNA' at Home of Savannah Guthrie's Mom Has Been Submitted to Labs, Sheriff Says

Authorities confirm the DNA belongs to Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was last seen on Jan. 31 at her home in Arizona A sheriff in Arizona tells PEOPLE that investigators discovered "biological DNA" evidence ...
The New York Times

Crystal Palace complete signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of forward Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Selhurst Park, with the option to ...
Yahoo UK & Ireland

Is the United Strand a millionaire? Man Utd fan Frank Ilett speaks out on earnings from viral hair-growing stunt

The United Strand's stunt began as a result of the Red Devils' inconsistency over the past year or so. In October 2024, he vowed not to cut his hair again until United had won five matches in a row ...
London Evening Standard

'The longer the better': The United Strand reacts as Man Utd draw denies viral star haircut

The Manchester United fan that has been growing his hair out until the Red Devils win five games in a row will see his wait wear on after United’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Tuesday. Frank Ilett - AKA ...