Mitochondria are small organelles within cells that play a central role in vital cellular processes, especially energy ...

One of the unresolved mysteries about the history of the Americas is when the first people arrived. Despite extensive debate ...

Repetitive sequences make extrachromosomal DNA vulnerable to breaks, which could be exploited for therapy — but might also promote tumour evolution.

The ATR–ATRIP kinase complex safeguards genome integrity by coordinating cellular responses to DNA damage and replication stress. Two recent cryo-EM studies resolve the structural basis of ATR–ATRIP ...

Modern genetic evidence suggests that statue builders on islands such as Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, had a shared ...

A record player-like microscope and computer simulations solve a longtime mystery, showing that metal ions bridge DNA strands ...