A technique called acoustic force spectroscopy uses standing sound waves in a fluid channel to tug on DNA and other biomolecules in a precise and easily controllable way, revealing information about the molecules' structure and mechanical properties

Using fossilized remains, scientists completed the entire mitrochondrial genome of the shelled mammal the size of a VW Beetle

Work brings to light an understanding of how CRISPRs differentiate virus’ DNA from its own genetic material.

Carnegie Mellon’s method tames giant bioinformatics database

High-resolution structural details of cells' DNA-replicating proteins offer new insight into how these molecular machines function

Project is part of a nationwide effort to assess the status of threatened and endangered aquatic species

Existing framework allows to immediately offer highest quality DNA products to forensic customers

Research examines how two coupled processes change in the cell responding to an outside stimulus

Finding opens the door for much broader participation in citizen science

Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, autism, and epilepsy are focus of research supported by National Institutes of Health