Large-scale data collection and analysis have fundamentally altered the process and mind-set of biological research.
Large-scale data collection and analysis have fundamentally altered the process and mind-set of biological research.
Learn about the field’s first genetic circuits and read forecasts by George M. Church and J. Craig Venter of a future where man-made organisms pump out novel fuels, drugs, and therapies.
Introducing the winners of our second annual "Labbies" awards
Gut bacteria may be the missing piece that explains the connection between diet and cancer risk.
By forging new relationships and finding novel uses for existing technologies, this year’s top companies are employing creative ways to advance their science.
The study of how covalent marks on DNA and histones are involved in the origin and spread of cancer cells is also leading to new therapeutic strategies.
Setting up your own scientific laboratory is no easy task, but this year’s respondents are using their postdoc experiences to prepare for the challenge.
The minority of Parkinson’s cases now known to have genetic origins are shedding light on the cellular mechanisms of all the rest, bringing researchers closer to a cause—and perhaps a cure.