DNA Coiling Prevents Knots
February 12, 2026
DNA forms coils when passing through nanopores, rather than forming messy knots: a finding that could influence future advances in genomics and biosensing.
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Jumping Genes: From Genome Havoc to Designed Variety
March 2, 2020
Long thought to be parasites damaging the genome, jumping genes are turning out to reveal new functions.
Finding More Gifts in the Cellular Stocking
December 12, 2016
Improving techniques are allowing biochemists to find surprising new things in cells. Here are some recent examples.