Circular RNA may be part of the solution. Because circular RNA has no ends to degrade—unlike linear RNA—the molecule is more stable and its half-life is extended.

A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

A team from the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Hokkaido University, and Osaka University has discovered that subtle differences in molecular structure can have a major impact on the ...

Heart attacks remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The permanent loss of heart muscle cells—known as ...

A gene known as PSAT1, delivered through synthetic modified messenger RNA, can stimulate heart muscle repair and improve ...

Results from early-stage trial show that 80% of participants who received one of two HIV vaccine candidates produced antibodies against viral proteins.

Aging selectively impairs the production of crucial DNA- and RNA-binding proteins, which contributes to hallmarks of aging in ...