Enzymes catalyze nearly all of the chemical reactions that occur in biological systems. Enzymes are generally proteins but also include catalytic DNA and catalytic RNA. As effective biological ...

The panel has been compared to the IPCC – the international panel whose research helped to shape landmark climate agreements.

Synthetic biology is the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems, and the re-design of existing, natural biological systems for useful purposes. DNA polymerases are ...

Genetic engineering is the act of modifying the genetic makeup of an organism. Modifications can be generated by methods such as gene targeting, nuclear transplantation, transfection of synthetic ...

Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in ...

The country is facing a coming wave of dementia for its ageing population, and is investing in research into drugs, ...

Advances in organ and computer models are raising the prospect that some animal experiments could be eliminated. But there ...

Scientists say the findings are a warning about the kinds of chemical that people are exposed to in the environment.

Genomic analysis shows that interbreeding between female Neanderthals and human males was less common than the opposite ...

Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment. It considers processes that occur at the population, community and ecosystem levels and has a particular focus on ...

Researchers summarize key insights from the world’s first comprehensive investigation into how a pandemic started.

The Japanese media sensation has inspired generations of researchers in fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity.