How electronic pipettes and pipetting robots can streamline qPCR set-up for faster and more reproducible results

A light-sensitive gene involved in regulating the body clock may also influence mood, mediating the effect of light.

Massive extrachromosomal elements named after the hive-minded cyborg villains in Star Trek may be the first of their kind.

Loss of the protein ATG7 is fatal in mice, but not always for people—although it is linked to human neurodevelopmental disorders, researchers report.

Bettas were likely the first fish welcomed into human homes. Now, scientists are welcoming them into the lab to learn how genes dictate their appearance and behavior.

The guidance comes after two years of consulting with hundreds of stakeholders, including indigenous peoples, religious leaders, patient groups, and scientists.

A focused investigation for more in-depth answers.

The Harvard University evolutionary biologist pioneered the use of protein gel electrophoresis to study molecular genetics.  

A New York Times investigation’s failure to amplify tuna DNA from Subway’s tuna salad sandwiches likely says more about the complexities of identifying processed fish than about the ingredients.

A broad and nimble sequencing program is necessary to track, anticipate, and quash SARS-CoV-2 and other dangerous pathogens that threaten humanity.

Prakash Ramachandran discusses using spatial transcriptomics to understand liver fibrosis and what he can learn from analyzing biobanked tissue samples.

A massive, well-preserved skull discovered in China in the 1930s belongs to a new species called Homo longi, researchers report, but experts remain skeptical about the evidence.

An automated pipetting platform facilitates convenient hands-off, efficient DNA library preparation for next-generation sequencing.

Enzymatic conversion and hybrid capture target enrichment combine to optimize methylation sequencing.

A new KOD polymerase enables sub-15 minute PCR protocols

The newly characterized “elegant jellyfish,” roughly the size of a human hand, had been on display in two aquariums in Japan for more than a decade.

Special steps are needed to optimize qPCR results for wastewater analysis and surveillance.

The largest study to date of the animals’ genetics provides robust evidence that they are adapting to survive a highly lethal, contagious cancer scientists feared would cause their extinction.

An integrated system rapidly measures DNA and RNA without sample loss.