The human genome has to be carefully organized so it will fit inside of the nuclei of cells, while also remaining accessible ...

Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and capabilities far exceed those of any other species on Earth. Yet humans share ...

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Northwestern University identified a previously unknown treatment opportunity for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia. The discovery, ...

An international team of scientists has designed a new type of therapy to target the mutant toxic RNA that causes myotonic ...