New analytical methods developed at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have increased our understanding of how bacteria manage DNA. The methods have enabled researchers to ...

DNA is the blueprint of life. Genes encode proteins and serve as the body's basic components. However, building a functioning organism also requires precise instructions about when, where, and how ...

Scientists have mapped tens of thousands of mysterious "knots" in human DNA, and they may play a key role in controlling gene activity. Knowing the exact locations of these knots — known as "i-motifs" ...