DNA

Mar 5, 2024

DNA Aptamer Drug Sensors Can Instantly Detect Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl – Even When Combined With Other Drugs

Chemist Yi Xiao and a team of researchers developed high-performance DNA aptamer sensors that can detect trace amounts of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine — even in mixtures.

Aug 26, 2022

Most Human and Neanderthal Interbreeding ‘Took Place in Africa and Iraq’

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"By evaluating facial morphology, we can trace how populations moved and interacted over time," said Ann Ross, a professor of biological sciences at NC State. "And the evidence shows us that the Near East was an important crossroads, both geographically and in the context of human evolution."

Aug 23, 2022

Study of Ancient Skulls Sheds Light on Human Interbreeding With Neandertals

Research by Ann Ross, a professor of biological sciences, supports the hypothesis that much of this interbreeding took place in the region ranging from North Africa to Iraq.

Aug 15, 2022

Statistical Tool Finds ‘Gaps’ in DNA Data Sets Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Jeff Thorne, a professor of biological sciences and statistics, explains how a simple statistical test could help evolutionary biologists avoid bias in analyses.

Jul 16, 2020

Genome Guardians Stop and Reel in DNA to Correct Replication Errors

Two proofreading proteins stop and reel in DNA mismatches to prevent replication errors.

May 11, 2017

Tracking the Protein Patrollers

A nanoprobe developed by NC State biophysicists could allow researchers to trace the movements of different proteins along DNA – without the drawbacks of current methods.

Feb 11, 2016

New Imaging Technique Shows How DNA Is Protected at Chromosomes’ Ends

Researchers from NC State have helped develop a new imaging technique that provides a better look at the inner workings of chromosomes.

Aug 21, 2015

How DNA ‘Proofreader’ Proteins Pick and Edit Their Reading Material

NC State physicists have helped discover how two important proofreader proteins pick and edit their reading material.