Zinc finger nucleases are designed to be like heat-seeking missiles, precisely targeted to find and cut specific sequences of DNA. Occasionally, however, they may snip the wrong spot, causing ...

The design of such enzymes that can recognize longer DNA sequences is particularly complex, however, as DNA recognition and cutting take place in one protein segment. Another result of this research ...

Following Pope Francis's death, a series of rituals will be conducted, including sealing his coffin and a public Mass. Additionally, he expressed a desire to be buried in St Mary Major Basilica.