Across a Swiss meadow and into its forested edges, the drone dragged a jumbo-size cotton swab from a 13-foot tether. Along its path, the moistened swab collected scraps of life: some combination of ...

Inherited heart conditions place millions of children at risk from birth. Up to 80% of premature cardiovascular deaths are ...

Researchers have captured for the first time and in exquisite detail pictures of NMDA receptors in a fully open conformation.

These chains come in a wide range of lengths. In humans a typical protein is about 400 amino acids long; some are a lot longer. Molecules of RNA, one of the two nucleic acids, can reach up to 100,000 ...

When couples have trouble conceiving a baby or lose a pregnancy, they often undergo routine tests, which can turn up a shock: ...

Cas9, genome editing has been revolutionized by the ability to introduce targeted genetic changes with unprecedented ...

Why do some people remain healthy through childhood yet become more vulnerable to brain disorders such as dementia later in ...

A team of Kansas City scientists has published what the industry is calling a "landmark" study that offers new insight into ...

Researchers are now exploring how different types of repetitive DNA create genome instability and structurally variant chromosomes.

When it comes to brain proteins, small changes can make a dramatic difference. Researchers studying NMDA ...