RNA

Life's Essential Ingredient Ribose Can Be Found On Comets: Study

By Peter R - Apr 11, 2016 11:14 AM EDT

The experiment to create ribose in conditions similar to that of a comet's icy surface strengthen the theory that a comet or asteroid strike could have triggered life on Earth.

Scientists Study The Genes That Cause Aging

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 13, 2015 08:41 AM EDT

Researchers are moving towards identifying the genes that lead to aging.

Cancerous Cells Cured by Reprogramming RNA, Study

By Peter R - Aug 25, 2015 03:16 PM EDT

The study holds promise of cancer cure if it can replicated outside the lab.

Inventors of Powerful Gene Modification Technique Urge Against its Use

By Peter R - Mar 22, 2015 09:24 AM EDT

The technique called CRISPR-Cas9, can be used to modify human egg, sperm and embryos.

Fun Stuff

Editor's pick

Real Time Analytics