Mitochondria are often called the powerhouse of the cell, and these organelles are well-known for their energy-generating abilities. They are also special among organelles because they carry a tiny ...

State Sen. Mike Oliverio hopes the House of Delegates will take another look at a bill that would allow for the collection of DNA for those indicted on felonies and certain other misdemeanors. (Photo ...

Researchers have discovered that the motion of chromatin, the material that DNA is made of, can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage in the human nucleus -- a finding that could lead to ...

Scientists are exploring how DNA’s physical structure can store vast amounts of data and encode secure information.