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What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes

New computational modeling suggests pre-existing HIV drug resistance mutations may contribute more to drug failure than previously thought.

Contrary to existing dogma, colon cancer cell mitochondria carry fewer mutations than mitochondria of normal body cells.

How the bacteria found in a tuberculosis vaccine can improve the outcome of bladder cancer treatment

New crystallography images show that artificial DNA bases take on a surprisingly normal geometry when bound by polymerase.

African justice systems must change to help curb HIV and tuberculosis transmission in prisons.

Different microbe species can cooperate via electric currents, with the help of conductive minerals in the sediment.

Plant research remains grossly underfunded, despite the demand for increased crop production to support a growing population.

Germline stem cells discovered in human ovaries can be cultured into fresh eggs.

Drug efficacy and resistance mechanisms shine a light on how drugs enter cells, which could facilitate the development of new sleeping-sickness treatments. 

Researchers rediscover a giant insect, thought to have gone extinct a century ago, and plan to reintroduce it to its native island off the coast of Australia.

Actin filaments respond to pressure by forming branches at their curviest spots, helping resist the push.