One way cells can control the activities of their genes is by adding small chemical modifications to the DNA that determine which genes are turned on or off. Methyl groups are one of these chemical ...

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.

Centuries-old genetic material can solve historical mysteries, from lost species to what killed Napoleon’s army.

DNA methylation is a highly studied epigenetic modification that is involved in regulating genome function and plays fundamental roles in development and disease. 1 It is linked to a broad range of ...

“I fell in love with surface science during my PhD,” says Cassandra Reese. "It's really interesting and can support so many different applications," she adds. In October 2020, Reese joined the surface ...