Throughout history it has been very common for previously separated gene pools to mix, especially during migrations and invasions. For example, the Vikings invaded Britain and paired up with the local ...

A formidable array of techniques allows researchers to describe the properties of protein molecules. While nucleic acids are much more restricted in their structural variations, the universe of ...

Using a tool to solve a protein’s structure, for most researchers in the world of structural biology and computational chemistry, is not unlike using the Rosetta Stone to unlock the secrets of ancient ...

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have unveiled a new tool for analyzing RNA molecules. It visualizes their structures as interactive maps and could help to improve our understanding of ...