In a finding that offers fresh insights into the early evolution of life on Earth, two RIKEN biologists have conducted lab ...

These days, testing your DNA is easier than ever. There are many at-home DNA testing kits to choose from, so all you need are DNA samples to learn more about your heritage and family history.

Sep. 25, 2024 — Scientists successfully extracted and analyzed DNA from ancient cheese samples found alongside the Tarim Basin mummies in China, dating back approximately 3,600 years.

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the nucleic acid polymer that forms the genetic code for a cell or virus. Most DNA molecules consist of two polymers (double-stranded) of four nucleotides that each ...

A computer illustration showing the structure of a molecule of RNA polymerase II. Two RIKEN researchers have found an ancient protein fold ...

Over 26 million of us have taken a DNA test in the past decade. This growing popularity of genetic testing has created worldwide databases that allow us to ask questions previously impossible to ...

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