A new tool developed at ETH Zurich, MetaGraph, allows scientists to search through vast public DNA and RNA databases in ...

Mikhail Karasikov and his colleagues at ETH Zurich worked on MetaGraph, a search engine designed for genomic databases ...

A gibbous moon hangs over a lonely mountain trail in the Italian Alps, above the village of Malles Venosta, whose lights dot ...

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Open-access databases such as the European Nucleotide Archive (ENA) contain more than 2.4 million bacterial genomes, and this number ...

For decades, gene-editing science has been limited to making small, precise edits to human DNA, akin to correcting typos in the genetic code. Arc Institute researchers are changing that paradigm with ...

A judge in New York rejected a request on 23 September to disqualify the use of cutting-edge DNA sequencing as evidence in a case against an alleged serial killer. The ruling paves the way for a type ...

Every biotech software engineer needs a handle on at least one or two languages. Here’s a quick run-down that’s pretty ...

DNA of 117-year-old woman suggests good genetics, healthy lifestyle choices, and yogurt could contribute to a longer life. Rosie McCall is a London-based freelance writer who frequently contributes to ...

From cancer biology to proactive health management, customized care is changing patient outcomes, but what are the costs and accessibility challenges?

A kratom relative’s genome reveals three enzymes for mitraphylline, a cancer-active alkaloid, enabling sustainable, scalable production for research use.