Nucleic acids are fundamental biomacromolecules that not only store and transmit genetic information but also regulate myriad biochemical processes essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis. In ...

The Biochemistry major is designed to equip students with a broad understanding of the chemical and molecular events involved in biological processes. The Biochemistry major provides a foundation for ...

Nucleic acids are complex biological molecules that store and transmit genetic information in all living organisms. They are essential for the survival and reproduction of life on Earth. The two main ...

Our research focuses on all aspects of nucleic acid structure, chemistry and function employing state of the art technologies and approaches. The structure and chemistry of nucleic acids is ...

48. Arteaga, S. J., Dolenz, B. J., and Znosko, B. M. (2024) "Competitive influence of alkali metals in the ion atmosphere on nucleic acid duplex stability," ACS Omega ...

Some biologists have long hoped that small pieces of RNA that silence genes could help wipe out genetic diseases. But developing nucleic acid medications with good drug properties, such as selectivity ...

What is chemical biology, and how does it differ from biochemistry? Chemical biology deals with how chemistry can be applied to solve biological problems while biochemistry is the study of the ...

Jacques Robert Fresco, the Damon B. Pfeiffer Professor in the Life Sciences, Emeritus, died on Dec. 5 of complications from heart disease, surrounded by his family. He was 93. “Jacques was a pioneer ...

Amerigo Scientific launches its isothermal amplification instrument range to overcome the limitations of current nucleic acid amplification technologies.

Scientists have been investigating properties of so-called xenonucleic acids or XNAs. They have demonstrated for the first time that six of these unnatural nucleic acid polymers are capable of sharing ...

Nucleic acids are chains of nucleotides that are a vital part of all living beings. The two most common types of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), which provide ...