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A chromosome is gradually unwinding until the DNA double helix is visible. Proteins interact with parts of the DNA. Antibodies are attached to these protein-DNA interacting regions.

Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Reveals DNA-Protein Interactions

Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 10 min read

Proteins interact with DNA to regulate many vital processes in cells. Nearly 40 years ago, researchers developed a way to map these molecular connections.

A blood test tube with the label ‘cfDNA Screening–Test’, held in a hand wearing blue gloves.

The Basics and Applications of Cell-Free DNA

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | Nov 8, 2023 | 5 min read

Found circulating in peripheral blood, scientists use cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to assess genetic abnormalities, infections, cancer, transplant rejection, and cardiovascular disease.

Improve cancer diagnostics using genetic technologies

The Genetics of Cancer Risk

Thermo Fisher Scientific | Feb 3, 2023 | 1 min read

Learn how to discover cancer biomarkers with genomics.

Discover how glycosylation affects health and disease

Exploring the World of Glycobiology

The Scientist and Vector Laboratories | Mar 23, 2022 | 1 min read

Researchers study sugar modifications to understand health and disease.

Determine RNA quality and quantity with automated electrophoresis instruments

Empower RNA Research

Agilent | Mar 10, 2022 | 1 min read

Automated electrophoresis instruments perform reliable RNA sample quality control and fragment analysis.

Select the Right Assay to Assess Gene Expression

How to Select the Right Assay for Gene Expression Studies

Canopy Biosciences | Feb 23, 2022 | 1 min read

Six key questions help researchers determine the right approach for a given gene expression study.

RayBiotech: Cancer Arrays

The Scientist | Sep 25, 2019 | 1 min read

What does it take to understand cancer? And how do you probe the molecular landscape of your experimental model?

MyHeritage Launches Health-Related Genetic Test, Ignites Debate

Catherine Offord | Jul 9, 2019 | 8 min read

Its screen for selected variants of some disease-linked genes gives customers an incomplete picture of their risk—do they know?

Circadian Atlas Chronicles Gene Expression

Kate Yandell | Oct 27, 2014 | 3 min read

Researchers have mapped the times of day when mouse genes are transcribed across 12 organs.

A Multi-Cancer Diagnostic?

Kate Yandell | Jul 14, 2014 | 3 min read

Researchers report an ability to detect several types of cancer in blood samples based on signatures of immune response, but some are skeptical about the utility of such a test.

Biotech Superstar Dies

Kerry Grens | Mar 7, 2014 | 2 min read

Alejandro Zaffaroni, who launched companies that developed birth control pills, microarrays, and transdermal drug patches, has died at age 91.

Beauty, Science-Deep

Amber Dance | Sep 1, 2013 | 8 min read

Cosmetics companies use advanced genomics and in vitro technology to make skin look young and vibrant—you may never view the makeup aisle the same way again.