Loss of DNA protector gene exposes vulnerabilities in cancerous cells

Every time a cell copies its DNA, parts of the genome are exposed and vulnerable to damage or errors. Molecular biologist ...

A holoparasitic plant replaces its own genes with host DNA to survive

All living organisms are known to inherit genes, DNA sequences that contain instructions for producing specific proteins and ...
Quanta Magazine

For the First Time, a Cell Built From Scratch Grows and Divides

Scientists built a synthetic cell that combines more lifelike properties than ever before — proof of concept that it’s possible to bring nonliving materials to life, or something close to it, in the ...
Daily Mail on MSN

Scientists build a cell from scratch: Synthetic organism can feed, grow, copy its DNA and divide

Scientists have built a synthetic cell from scratch in a world-first breakthrough that paves the way for creating entirely ...