Genes and genetics
A new kind of stem cell is revolutionizing regenerative medicine
Induced pluripotent stem cells are paving the way for personalized treatments to diabetes, vision loss and more. However, scientists still face hurdles such as strict regulations, scalability, cell longevity and immune rejection.
Engineering the future with synthetic biology
Learn about the ASBMB 2025 symposium on synthetic biology, featuring applications to better human and environmental health.
From the Journals: 涩里番
Protein acetylation helps plants adapt to light. Mapping protein locations in 3D tissues. Demystifying the glycan鈥損rotein interactome. Read about these recent papers.
We are all mosaics
Your body is a collection of cells carrying thousands of genetic mistakes accrued over a lifetime 鈥� many harmless, some bad, and at least a few that may be good for you.
How military forensic scientists use DNA to solve mysteries
Learn how two analysts at the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory use molecular biology and genetics to identify the remains of fallen troops.
New discovery enables gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, other disorders
At the University of Rochester, researchers find that RNA-based technology facilitates effective use for difficult-to-treat, large-gene diseases.
CRISPR gene editing: Moving closer to home
With the first medical therapy approved, there鈥檚 a lot going on in the genome editing field, including the discovery of CRISPR-like DNA-snippers called Fanzors in an odd menagerie of eukaryotic critters.
From lab to land: Crop modifications are fortifying our food supply against climate change
Scientists explore genetic and biochemical innovations fueling future-proofing agriculture
What makes lager yeast special? Inside the genetics of beer
University of Wisconsin scientists explore a microbe鈥檚 cold-tolerance for better brewing.