Photos and letters show how James Watson and Francis Crick raced to uncover the double helix structure of DNA.

DNA isn't just a long string of genetic code, but an intricate 3D structure folded inside each cell. That means the tools ...

Researchers are queuing up to try a powerful microscopy technique that can simultaneously sequence an individual cell’s DNA and pinpoint the location of its proteins with high resolution — all without ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Tyler Kartzinel likens protecting biodiversity to enhancing cellphone networks. His analogy is pretty straightforward: look for gaps in coverage, ...