DNA can also be demethylated, either through passive or active processes. Passive DNA demethylation occurs when the methylation pattern is not replenished during DNA replication and gradually ...

R-loops are structures that form when a strand of RNA (red) forms a stable structure with double-stranded DNA, causing one strand of the DNA to form a loop. R-loops are associated with gene ...

A newly identified cellular system monitors subtle variations in genetic coding, hinting at a hidden level of control over ...

With a new study in the journal Cell, researchers at Stanford University and Stockholm University have contributed to increased knowledge about gene regulation in human cells. How genes are turned on ...

An international team of researchers has taken an important step toward understanding how gene expression is controlled across the human genome. The research is published in the journal Nature. The ...

Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the ...

Scientists reveal a hidden second layer of human DNA, showing how genome folding controls genes and influences disease development.