DNA

John Reinitz, pioneering UChicago systems biologist and ‘fiercely independent thinker,’ 1958-2025 John Reinitz

John Reinitz, pioneering UChicago systems biologist and ‘fiercely independent thinker,’ 1958-2025

What causes the octopus death spiral? New study points to changes in cholesterol production Octopus bimaculoides

What causes the octopus death spiral? New study points to changes in cholesterol production

Research finds similarities in hormone biology across species—and dire consequences of disruption

UChicago scientists uncover clues to mysterious but crucial genetic process Chuan He

UChicago scientists uncover clues to mysterious but crucial genetic process

Discoveries on role of the FTO gene could suggest new avenues for treatments, biotech

Ancient DNA helps scientists study human evolution: ‘It’s like a time capsule’ El Olivar

Ancient DNA helps scientists study human evolution: ‘It’s like a time capsule’

Siberian hamsters lose half their weight each winter. Scientists sequenced their DNA to find out how. Siberian hamsters

Siberian hamsters lose half their weight each winter. Scientists sequenced their DNA to find out how.

Study shakes up sloth family tree Sloth

Study shakes up sloth family tree

Manipulating bacteria found in mosquitoes could help control disease Mosquito in vial

Manipulating bacteria found in mosquitoes could help control disease

Axolotl salamanders provide clues to spinal cord regeneration Axolotl salamander

Axolotl salamanders provide clues to spinal cord regeneration

Scientists build flashlights to peek inside the ‘garbage disposal’ of cells UChicago researchers look at lysosome data

Scientists build flashlights to peek inside the ‘garbage disposal’ of cells

‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer Elephants

‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer