How does mitochondrial DNA influence human health?

Some of your most important life partners are the mitochondria that power all your cells. You and these little cellular ...
Science Daily

Humans reached Australia 60,000 years ago, new DNA study reveals

Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that humans reached New Guinea and Australia around 60,000 years ago—earlier ...
Nature

Hidden human–virus interactions uncovered in DNA in blood and saliva

The abundance of viral DNA was measured in DNA sequenced from blood and saliva samples in biobanks, revealing strong ...
The Debrief

Tiny Robots Built From DNA Could Hunt Viruses and Deliver Drugs Inside the Human Body

A recent review published in the journal SmartBot says these DNA nanorobots could one day be capable of delivering drugs to specific locations in the body, capturing viruses like SARS-CoV-2, and even ...
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First human DNA-cutting enzyme that senses physical tension discovered

An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals capable of detecting and responding to physical tension in DNA. This ...
New Atlas

Huge, mysterious chunks of DNA found floating in our saliva

While scientists are amassing a fair amount of data regarding our gut microbiomes, the oral microbiome is a bit of a new frontier. Case in point: researchers have just discovered huge pieces of DNA ...