The human genome is contained within the nucleus of cells. The genome is well protected, but many things can cause DNA damage, including aging, some drugs, and environmental factors like UV rays or ...

Naked mole-rats are one of nature's most extraordinary creatures. These burrowing rodents can live for up to 37 years, around ...

Scientists have discovered that naked mole-rats, known for their remarkable longevity and resistance to age-related diseases, ...

The findings offer potential insights into why naked mole-rats exhibit remarkable resistance to a wide spectrum of ...

Researchers in China have determined to identify the genetic basis for the naked mole-rats’ increased longevity.

Artist’s depiction of a newly discovered cellular mechanism in which protein droplets safeguard regions of the genome that are notably susceptible to DNA repair mistakes. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) are single-stranded molecules that play an essential role in the cells of all living organisms. As "transcripts" of our genes, mRNAs, for example, are involved in the ...

Recovery peptides, a category of short-chain amino acids, have recently gained attention for their potential implications in scientific research. These peptides, characterized by their regenerative ...

Human noroviruses, GII.4 strains in particular, are the chief drivers of acute viral gastroenteritis around the world, a ...