As the spread of infectious diseases accelerates, technologies that can accurately distinguish multiple viruses in a single test are becoming ...

QR codes were born in a Japanese factory in 1994 and inspired by a popular board game. Here's the story of how they went from the production line to everywhere.

Researchers at KAUST have developed a k-mer–based genomic analysis that scans crops as collections of tiny DNA fragments, enabling rapid identification of hidden genetic diversity. The method has ...

Every cell in the human body squeezes over six feet of DNA into a minuscule speck invisible to the naked eye—like compressing ...

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in living organisms. They are widely applied in industries such as food ...

Scientists have developed a way to turn the body's own immune cells into cancer-fighting agents—without removing them from ...