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Experiments in human cells reveal that a chemical modification of DNA known as m6A directs repair factors to sites of damaged DNA to facilitate their repair.

Changes in climate and geology over the last 50 million years have shaped the expansion and evolution of a widespread group of fish.

Experiments in bacteria test a 50-year-old hypothesis on how duplicate genes help living things evolve.

Compounds targeting new sites on the inner protein shell of the hepatitis B virus may offer alternative treatment options.

A new imaging study reveals how speaking multiple languages reshapes the anatomy of a brain area that processes speech sounds.

Scientists have identified the first ever giant amoeba-targeting virus in Finland, suggesting a wider range for these harmless and unusually large viruses.

Loss of diversity within species is as impactful to ecosystems as losing species.

Analysis of ancient cattle bones from the Iberian Peninsula reveals patterns of interbreeding with wild aurochs.