A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act ...

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is an important B-vitamin with many vital functions in the human body. It was discovered in the early 1930s when an English scientist isolated a compound from ...

A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly developed form of CRISPR at UNSW Sydney points to a safer way of treating ...

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger ...

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Biological age tests measure how fast your body is aging compared to your actual age. These tests rely on biomarkers tied to ...

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If you find yourself consistently exhausted despite a healthy lifestyle, it might not be laziness or aging. Instead, the root ...

Cancer researchers have long treated genetic chaos and epigenetic rewiring as separate engines of disease, two parallel hallmarks that help tumors grow, spread, and resist treatment. Now a new wave of ...

Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest science on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and ...

A team led by environmental chemist Peter Weiss-Penzias of UC Santa Cruz will study the fog’s composition, looking for toxic ...

With a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the Heising-Simon Foundation, the Pacific Coastal Fog Research project is poised to ...