The molecular biosciences form the bedrock of modern life science innovation, driving progress in synthetic biology, systems biology, genetics, ...

The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 25 international members in recognition of ...

The list below offers a representative sample of the courses you can expect in the study of cellular and molecular biology at DePauw. From theoretical foundations to practical experiences, these ...

Johns Hopkins Medicine laboratory scientists say they have developed a potential new way to treat a variety of rare genetic diseases marked by too low levels of specific cellular proteins. To boost ...

Plant molecular biology and crop genetics have made significant advances in understanding the mechanisms by which crops respond to biotic stress, such as ...

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine alumnus and former faculty member Hamilton O. Smith, whose 1978 Nobel Prize-winning discovery of restriction enzymes revolutionized genetic engineering, ...

Science has shown that variations in our genes can have a major impact on our health and lifespan. But so can diet and exercise habits. Scientists wanted to learn more about exactly how much lifestyle ...

Bacteriophages, the most abundant biological entities on Earth, are increasingly recognized not only for their roles in bacterial infection biology and therapeutic development but also as ...

Behavioral genetics is uncovering how our DNA and environment intertwine to shape behavior, intelligence, and mental health. From twin studies to genome-wide scans, research is mapping the genetic ...

AI-powered biology tutors are transforming how students learn complex science concepts, providing clear explanations, adaptive quizzes, and study plans tailored to individual progress. These tools ...

James Dewey Watson, a molecular biologist whose work helped decode the structure of DNA, died on November 6, 2025, at a hospice in East Northport, N.Y. He was 97 years old. Watson was best known for ...