New research reveals that sunburn’s acute effects, like inflammation and cell death, are triggered by RNA damage rather than ...

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.

Science has revealed some of the secrets of the X chromosome, but many remain. In humans, female cells contain two X ...

In this review of RNA therapies, we paint an overview of what’s going on in a field that is addressing a number of diseases.

The integration will enable Leica’s BOND staining systems to simultaneously detect RNA and protein targets on the same tissue ...

New research reveals that sunburn may be caused by RNA damage, not DNA, challenging long-held beliefs about UV exposure ...

We have all been told to avoid direct sunlight between 12 noon and 3 p.m., seek out shade and put on sunscreen and a hat.

University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have developed a promising technique for treating osteoarthritis using ...

Mice injected with a microRNA molecule lived longer and had fewer markers of ageing, but it’s not yet known if the treatment ...

In cells, they ensure the transfer of genetic information and regulate the activity of genes. Some even act as catalysts, ...

This is where DNA and RNA epigenetics comes in: a series of mechanisms that act as "markers" on genes, to control their ...

Researchers have now uncovered the 3D structure of the RNA enzyme SAMURI. Their study provides insights into the development of ribozymes and the evolution of catalytically active RNA.