DNA is the raw material of modern medicine yet is the only part of drug development not accessible at the lab bench. DNA synthesis, the first step in most biological workflows including gene synthesis ...

Thanks to a serendipitous discovery and a lot of painstaking work, scientists can now build biohybrid molecules that combine the homing powers of DNA with the broad functional repertoire of proteins - ...

A team of biochemists has discovered in bacteria a protein capable of building DNA without following known genetic ...

Data just published on bioRxiv shows Sidewinder achieves first-of-its-kind realization of scalable parallel DNA construction, demonstrating ...

There’s an old saying about a dollar waiting on a dime. In other words, a monumental endeavor may become stuck at some point if a key preliminary element remains unavailable. The saying could be ...

Genetic medicines such as cell and gene therapies and mRNA vaccines offer extraordinary promise for treating a variety of diseases, including genetic disorders, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. These ...

A mitochondrial enzyme, Ak4, strengthens immune defense by promoting mitochondrial DNA synthesis and enhancing macrophage antibacterial activity. When bacteria invade the body, macrophages serve as ...

Opportunities lie in the expanding demand for protein therapeutics driven by chronic disease prevalence, advancements in cell-free systems, and personalized medicine. Growth is supported by companies ...

DNA and RNA are the molecular blueprints of life, each with unique structures and roles. DNA’s double-helix stability makes it ideal for long-term genetic storage, while RNA’s versatility powers ...

Scientists have captured the most detailed structural images to date of a specific type of protein's DNA repair process, a ...