The discovery that the adenosine derivative aids self-replication adds weight to the theory that life on Earth originated from a mixture of RNA molecules.

A mollusk grows magnetic teeth so tough they can grind down rocks.  

Small microRNA-containing particles found in the plant can boost populations of healthy gut bacteria, and even improve colitis symptoms in mice.

Researchers create permanent DNA records directly from transient RNA transcripts within bacterial cells.

STARmap enables simultaneous analysis of multiple RNAs in intact, bulky samples.

STARmap reveals expression levels of multiple genes within thick tissue sections.

This year’s winners are C. David Allis, Michael Grunstein, John Glen, and Joan Steitz.

Researchers have flagged several issues with so-called SmartFlares over the years, and it’s still unclear why they don’t appear to work under certain circumstances.

The new database includes data from 27,000 samples collected at sites ranging from Alaskan permafrost to the ocean floor.