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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).
Programmable DNA nanoswitches can rapidly detect emerging viruses, including SARS-CoV-2

Programmable DNA nanoswitches can rapidly detect emerging viruses, including SARS-CoV-2

Novel method to enhance biological nitrogen fixation in modern soybean cultivars

Novel method to enhance biological nitrogen fixation in modern soybean cultivars

Newly discovered molecule can help develop anticancer treatments

Newly discovered molecule can help develop anticancer treatments

Genetic background influences cancer risk in individuals with single-gene variants

Genetic background influences cancer risk in individuals with single-gene variants

Study explains how epigenetic factors relate to aging

Study explains how epigenetic factors relate to aging

Small set of genes may help decide the identity of every neuron in worms

Small set of genes may help decide the identity of every neuron in worms

Improving the accuracy of DNA melt curve

Improving the accuracy of DNA melt curve

Study sheds light on inner workings of the human heart

Study sheds light on inner workings of the human heart

Bacteria-driven process greatly decreases the toxicity of dioxin in the Passaic River

Bacteria-driven process greatly decreases the toxicity of dioxin in the Passaic River

Study demonstrates how a single gene drives changes in wild songbird's social behavior

Study demonstrates how a single gene drives changes in wild songbird's social behavior

Novel gene editing approach removes latent herpes simplex virus 1

Novel gene editing approach removes latent herpes simplex virus 1

Study shows DNA damage causes cells to reprogram themselves into stem cells

Study shows DNA damage causes cells to reprogram themselves into stem cells

Scientists identify complex enzyme that protects cells from constant DNA damage

Scientists identify complex enzyme that protects cells from constant DNA damage

'Survival of the fittest': How meiotic drivers shape the evolution of gamete formation

'Survival of the fittest': How meiotic drivers shape the evolution of gamete formation

Study shows how mitochondrial defects lead to neurodevelopmental diseases

Study shows how mitochondrial defects lead to neurodevelopmental diseases

Study shows how proteins act as a defense mechanism to protect their own DNA

Study shows how proteins act as a defense mechanism to protect their own DNA

Novel technology can minimize errors in DNA testing

Novel technology can minimize errors in DNA testing

New discovery offers hope for people at risk of antibiotic-resistant infections

New discovery offers hope for people at risk of antibiotic-resistant infections

Extrachromosomal DNA with potential to cause cancer drives poor patient outcomes

Extrachromosomal DNA with potential to cause cancer drives poor patient outcomes

Switching off 'master regulator' may offer neuroprotection from Parkinson's-related damage

Switching off 'master regulator' may offer neuroprotection from Parkinson's-related damage

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