His decoding of the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th ...

James D. Watson, the brilliant but controversial American biologist whose 1953 discovery of the structure of DNA, the molecule of heredity, ushered in the age of genetics and provided the foundation ...

Scientist James Watson, who shared a Nobel prize for helping discover the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule, has died.

UCSF's new quarterly public lecture series aims to help people understand the human impact of scientific research.

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New preclinical data for PM577 in Wilson's Disease (WD) to be presented at AASLD; on-track to file IND and/or CTA in H1'26, with initial clinical data expected in 2027 -- -- Nominated PM647 as develop ...

A team of scientists is employing a technique used to detect invasive species to search for troops lost at sea.

UC San Diego-led team discovers new method for producing large amounts of color-changing, nature-inspired pigment in the lab.

Colombian agronomist Javier Gereda gestures proudly towards the sturdy bean plant and bright green seedlings he has spent the ...

Explore CRISPR technology explained, gene editing science, DNA modification, and genetic engineering ethics—discover how ...

A PCR test detects the actual genetic material of the virus and involves a step that amplifies the presence of any material ...

New antivirals and vaccines could follow the discovery by Australian researchers of strategies used by viruses to control our ...